Philadelphia, MS
Music connected to Philadelphia
About Philadelphia
- • Marty Stuart, country music star and preservationist, was born in Philadelphia.
- • The Philadelphia Coalition, a civil rights organization, originated here in the 1960s.
- • The construction of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in the 1850s spurred its growth.
- • During the Civil War, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman marched through the area.
- • A devastating fire in 1903 destroyed much of the downtown commercial district.
- • Named after Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it was established in 1839 and incorporated in 1882.
- • With about 7,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Meridian.
- • Sitting at 430 feet, the elevation is gently rolling hill country.
- • Manufacturing and agriculture are key sectors in the local economy.
- • A quiet, nostalgic town where Southern hospitality thrives.
- • The Atlanta Braves, located a few hours away, won the World Series in 1995.
- • Neshoba Central High School's basketball program has won multiple state championships.
Artists From Philadelphia
Songs About Philadelphia
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