Moorhead, MS
Music connected to Moorhead
About Moorhead
- • Blues musician Eddie Cusic, known for his unique guitar style, was born in Moorhead.
- • The Mississippi flag featuring a magnolia was designed by Moorhead resident Stanny Sanders.
- • The construction of the Columbus and Greenville Railway spurred Moorhead's growth.
- • Local legend tells of a buried treasure near the Sunflower River's banks.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 severely impacted Moorhead's infrastructure.
- • Named in 1886 for local landowner William J. Moorhead, it was later incorporated.
- • With under 2000 residents, the population is smaller than many high schools.
- • Sitting at 135 feet, it's higher than much of the surrounding Delta region.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, drives Moorhead's economy.
- • A quiet and reflective atmosphere permeates the town, steeped in history.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, a 2-hour drive, represent the closest NBA team.
- • Mississippi Valley State University, nearby, famously produced NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
Artists From Moorhead
Johnny Russel
Johnny Russell