Sledge, MS
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About Sledge
- • Blues musician Houston Stackhouse, known for his Delta blues style, was born near Sledge.
- • Agricultural practices unique to the Mississippi Delta region have roots in Sledge's farming history.
- • The Illinois Central Railroad spurred growth and trade in Sledge during the late 19th century.
- • Local lore speaks of a hidden cache of Civil War gold buried somewhere near the town.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated Sledge, reshaping its agricultural landscape.
- • Named for a railroad worker, the town was founded in 1889, later incorporated.
- • Its population hovers around 400, making it smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 174 feet above sea level, it's slightly higher than the surrounding flat delta land.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybean farming, remains the primary economic driver.
- • A quiet, peaceful escape, it feels like stepping back into a simpler time.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, located about an hour away, won their first playoff game in 2011.
- • Nearby, the Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs maintain a fierce college football rivalry.