Terry, MS
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About Terry
- • Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett spent part of his childhood in Terry.
- • Though not invented here, blues music has deep roots in Terry's culture.
- • The New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Vicksburg Railroad helped establish Terry.
- • Local legend says a gold stash is buried near the old Terry Hotel.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 severely impacted Terry's economy.
- • Named for planter William Terry, it was incorporated in 1872.
- • With around 600 residents, Terry is smaller than most Mississippi towns.
- • Terry sits at 305 feet above sea level, offering gentle rolling hills.
- • Agriculture and related services provide employment for many residents.
- • A quiet, rural charm permeates Terry, offering a relaxing pace of life.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLIV.
- • Terry High School's football team has a history of state championships.
