Kosciusko, MS Chamber of Commerce

			Attala County Courthouse The Attala County Courthouse, built in 1897, replaces an earlier structure destroyed by fire. Surrounded by streets named for presidents George Washington, Andrew Jackson, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, the courtyard contains a Confederate monument built in 1911 and a Veterans Memorial. Decorative beehives adorn the four corners of the property - a symbol of Kosciusko's nickname, "Beehive of the Hills". The Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Historic Landmark.

			Historic Downtown Courtsquare Renovated historic buildings containing unique retail shops and eateries surround the 100 year old Attala County Courthouse and contribute to the quaint, small-town atmosphere of Kosciusko. Listed as one of the 125 Best Small Towns in America and Prettiest Painted Places in America.

			Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center Corner of East Washington and North Huntington. Formerly a Presbyterian Church built in the country gothic style, this 1899 building now serves as a cultural center. The sanctuary features outstanding stained glass windows. The Kosciusko-Attala Historical Society purchased the building in 1987 and restored it. The Delta Gamma Founder's Room is also a feature of the center. A portrait of the three founders, Eva Webb Dodd, Anna Boyd Ellington and Mary Comfort Leonard, hangs in this memorial room which has been recently decorated and furnished beautifully with new draperies, red oak flooring, oriental rugs and antiques. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Mississippi Historic Landmark.

			Redbud Springs Bicentenial Park Located on Natchez Street (the original Natchez Trace). 1913 D.A.R. Marker commemorating the original Natchez Trace. 1934 Dirt Mound contributed by school children from Attala County and Poland for the city's centennial celebration. 1976 U.S.A. Centennial Cylinder to be opened year 2076. 1981 Polish-American Heritage Day - January 17. Street named for Tadeusz Kosciuszko.

			L.V. Hull Ethnic Yard Art For a unique experience, drive by L.V. Hull's yard at 123 Allen Street and see how she has taken everyday items such as tires, shoes, hanging baskets and telephones and painted them bright colors. In Kosciusko, she is known as the "shoe lady" because she has an abundance of shoes on stakes in her yard amidst flowers such as phlox, petunias, cannas, and lilies. L.V. welcomes visitors into her house. She keeps a guest book and registers over 300 every year from as many as 20 different states and some foreign countries.

			Kelly Statue One of the few statues dedicated to the memory of a Mississippi resident is in the city cemetery in Kosciusko. There, the bereaved widower of Laura Mitchell Kelly immortalized his wife in sculpture. Story has it that Mr. Kelly sent photos of his bride in her 1890's wedding dress to a sculptor in Italy where the statue was made. From an upper story window of his East Jefferson Street home, Kelly viewed the statue erected in the family burial plot. However, its perfect likeness to his deceased love saddened him so much, he could hardly bear to look upon his tribute.

			Buffalo Community Church Oprah Winfrey is Kosciusko and Attala County's most celebrated native-born entertainer. Buffalo Road, now Oprah Winfrey Road, makes a loop off Hwy. 12 and passes Miss Winfrey's first church, now the Buffalo Community Center, her family cemetery and the site of her birth-place before rejoining Hwy 12.

			Historic Homes A historical driving/walking tour of 28 historic homes weaves through the downtown area. These architectural treasures include examples of Greek Revival, Victorian and antebellum styles, all constructed prior to 1900. Brochure available for the self-guided tour.

			Genealogy Room at the Attala County Public Library The Genealogy and local history room at the Attala County Public Library contains materials, books, and publications that assist in tracking down family histories. Included in the collection of materials are family files, a surname index card file, a microfilm collection of census records, early newspapers, early county tax rolls, and some mortality schedules. This collection is known to be the second largest in the state. It attracts over 1,000 visitors annually from all over the world.