Horn Lake, MS
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About Horn Lake
- • Musician and record producer Jim Dickinson was born in Horn Lake, Mississippi.
- • While not invented there, Horn Lake is known for its strong association with blues music.
- • The Memphis and Charleston Railroad helped establish Horn Lake as a transportation hub.
- • Rumors persist about Civil War-era tunnels beneath some of the older homes.
- • Flooding from the nearby Mississippi River has historically impacted Horn Lake.
- • Named for its oxbow lake, Horn Lake was incorporated in 1973.
- • With over 26,000 residents, it's larger than many Mississippi Delta towns.
- • The elevation is 312 feet, offering slightly elevated views of the flatlands.
- • Many residents work in logistics and distribution due to proximity to Memphis.
- • Life in Horn Lake feels like comfortable, slow-paced, Southern living.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies are the closest NBA team, known for Grit and Grind era.
- • DeSoto County is known for its strong high school football rivalries.
