Woodville, MS
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About Woodville
- • Novelist Margaret Walker Alexander, known for *Jubilee*, was born in Woodville.
- • Woodville is considered Mississippi's oldest town, a cultural birthplace.
- • Its location on the trade route between Natchez and New Orleans established Woodville.
- • The Wilkinson County Museum houses a 19th-century doctor's office and apothecary.
- • The Civil War deeply impacted Woodville, leaving lasting scars on its economy.
- • Named for Judge George Wood, it was established in 1803 and incorporated in 1811.
- • With under 1,000 residents, it's significantly smaller than nearby Natchez.
- • At 351 feet, its elevation offers views contrasting the flat Delta region.
- • Agriculture, particularly timber and cattle, is a mainstay of Woodville's economy.
- • A palpable sense of history and slow living permeates Woodville, Mississippi.
- • The New Orleans Saints, about 100 miles away, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Wilkinson County High School's football team has produced several college players.