The City of Louisville, Mississippi is the county seat of Winston County. Both the county and city are named for Louis Winston, who served as a colonel in the militia and was a prominent lawyer and judge on the Mississippi Supreme Court. Winston County was created in the 1830s after land was ceded to the United States by the Choctaws in the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, which removed most of the Choctaws from the state. Louisville was founded to be the seat of government for the county in 1836 and, by the time of the American Civil War, Louisville had become a regional commercial center. No Civil War battles were fought within the city, but more than four hundred local men gave their lives in service to the Confederacy. Union Colonel Benjamin Grierson came through the city with nine hundred troops on April 22, 1863, but there was no fighting or significant destruction of property. Because the city was still intact at the end of the war, Louisville was quicker to prosper than many other Mississippi cities and towns. In April of 2014, the city was hit by a tornado that killed ten people. Louisville is south of Legion State Park and the Tombigbee National Forest. Surrounding and nearby communities include Boon, Claytown, Fearns Springs, Gum Springs, Highpoint, Hinze, Kerr, Noxapater, and Tollison. Columbus, Mississippi is about fifty-seven miles northeast of Louisville.
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The family-owned resort in Louisville, Mississippi includes a full-service restaurant with six private rooms, two conference centers, a motel, waterfront cabins, efficiency suites, and an RV park. An overview of the guest accommodations is offered, along with a calendar of events, menu, policy information, and special offers.
http://ltok.com/
Winston County, Mississippi was established in 1834, and Louisville was surveyed as the site for the county seat two years later. The official municipal web site offers a history of the community, a guide to local facilities, services and businesses, meeting agendas and minutes, and administrative contacts.
http://www.cityoflouisvillems.com/
Locally owned and operated, the funeral home is situated on West Park Street in Louisville, Mississippi. Directions, an overview of the facilities, its policies, programs and merchandise are presented, with information about pre-planning, immediate arrangements, and grief support. Obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.porterfuneralhome.net/
Offers photographs of the Louisville, Mississippi property, including the accommodations, a list of amenities, and a section regarding nearby attractions, eateries, and activities. Also provides rates and room availability.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-louisville-mississippi-MS235
The Louisville, Mississippi company manufactures heavy industrial lift equipment, stand-by power generators, and oil-water separation units. A map shows the location of the company’s offices and its office hours and contacts are posted, along with the locations of its factory stores, an authorized dealer list, dealer tools, and an overview of its products and services.
http://www.taylorbigredforklifts.com/
Winston County Economic Development District Partnership
Headquartered in Louisville, Mississippi, the WCEDDP coordinates the projects and goals of the Louisville/Winston County Chamber of Commerce, the Main Street Association, the Economic Development Commission, the Winston Community Development Corporation, and the Winston County Business and Industry Incubator. Member benefits, an area calendar, and economic development statistics and opportunities are featured here.
http://www.winstoncountyms.com/
Part of the Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System, the Winston County Library is located in Louisville, Mississippi. Its location, hours, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with an online catalog and information about its online resources, in-house computer and WiFi services, and research facilities.
http://mmrls.lib.ms.us/branches/winston-county-library
