Greenwood, MS
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About Greenwood
- • Morgan Freeman, the acclaimed actor, was born in Greenwood, Mississippi.
- • Vardaman, a distinct style of pottery, originated in nearby Vardaman, Mississippi.
- • Cotton plantations along the Yazoo River established Greenwood as a vital trading hub.
- • A 1930s Viking Pump factory was repurposed to make WWII bomb parts.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated Greenwood, prompting levee construction.
- • Greenwood was named for Greenwood Leflore in 1844, a Choctaw chief.
- • The population is around 14,000, smaller than its peak in the mid-20th century.
- • It sits at 131 feet above sea level, relatively flat Delta land.
- • Agriculture, especially cotton and soybeans, remains a key economic driver.
- • A nostalgic atmosphere permeates, reflecting a rich history and southern charm.
- • Memphis Grizzlies games are the closest NBA action, 130 miles away.
- • Archie Manning, a legendary Ole Miss quarterback, is from nearby Drew, Mississippi.
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