Starkville, MS
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About Starkville
- • John Grisham, the famous author, practiced law in Starkville before writing novels.
- • The Maroon Volunteer Center, a hub for community service, originated in Starkville.
- • The arrival of the railroad established Starkville as a key trading center.
- • Rumor has it, a Civil War-era cannonball remains lodged in a local building's wall.
- • A devastating fire in 1875 destroyed much of downtown Starkville.
- • Named for Revolutionary War hero General John Stark, it was incorporated in 1835.
- • With over 25,000 people, it's larger than many Mississippi county seats.
- • At 335 feet, Starkville's elevation makes it noticeably hillier than the Delta.
- • Mississippi State University is the largest employer in Starkville.
- • The air hums with youthful energy, ambition, and southern charm.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies are the closest NBA team, roughly 3 hours away.
- • Mississippi State's 1996 SEC Championship football team remains a source of local pride.