The city of Ridgeland, Mississippi is in southeastern Madison County, between Madison to the north and Jackson to the south, and adjacent to the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Other nearby communities include Brandon, Clinton, Flora, Flowood, Gluckstadt, Goshen Springs, Pearl, and Van Winkle. In 1805, the Choctaw Indian Agency was situated in what would later become Ridgeland. It was headed by Silas Dinsmoor, and a neighborhood in Ridgeland is named for him. The Indian Agency building was known as Turner Brashear’s Stand until 1850, when it was renovated for use as a hotel known as King’s Inn. During the American Civil War, King’s Inn was used as a headquarters for Confederate General Stephen Lee. After the war, it again became a hotel until it burned in 1896. In 1853, a town named Yellowley’s Crossing was founded by James B. Yellowley, which was later renamed Jessamine for his wife. In 1896, the land was sold to a pair of Chicago land developers, who established the Highland Colony Company, platting the town of Ridgeland, marketing lots primarily to people from the North. Pears and strawberries were grown for sale, and the town soon had a hotel, sawmill, and a canning company. Its business district was concentrated along Jackson Street, which paralleled the Illinois Central Railroad. The Northpark Mall opened in 1984, and the Highland Colony Parkway brought new businesses to town in the 1990s. Bomgar, a tech company, and C Spire Wireless, the sixth largest wireless provider in the country, are headquartered in Ridgeland. The country music singer, Faith Hill, was born in Ridgeland, and lived there until the eighth grade.
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Founded in 2002, the Christian PK-8th grade school is a ministry of Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church, and located on Pear Orchard Road in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Its history, philosophy, and accreditations are put forward, and its admissions policies, academic, athletics, and arts programs, and employment opportunities are included.
http://www.christcovenantschool.net/
City of Ridgeland, Mississippi
The official municipal web site presents a profile of the city, with information about its public safety, educational, and recreational resources, ordinances and codes, meeting agendas and minutes, city maps, residential services, access to various forms and permits, and other online resources.
http://www.ridgelandms.org/
Located in Ridgeland, the Econo Lodge offers luxury rooms and suites. Close to popular tourist attractions such as Ridgeland Tennis Center, Northpark Mall, the State Capitol and Jackson Zoological Park.
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-ridgeland-mississippi-MS150
Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, the public school district operates several elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and specialty campuses, each of which are highlighted here, along with curriculum information, schedules, and administrative contacts.
http://www.madison-schools.com/
Mississippi Association of Broadcasters
Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, MAB is a non-profit trade association for radio and television stations in Mississippi. Its location, office hours, contacts, and meeting schedules are posted, along with an overview of the benefits of membership, available resources, career information, and industry news.
http://www.msbroadcasters.org/
Quality Inn provides easy access to Ridgeland attractions. Hotel services include wireless Internet access, daily breakfast, laundry, a business center and wake up service.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-ridgeland-mississippi-MS149
The non-profit organization is made up of business owners and industry managers in Ridgeland, Mississippi and the surrounding region. The benefits of membership, services, and sponsorship opportunities are outlined, and meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and a newsletter are included.
http://www.ridgelandchamber.com/
Maintained by the Ridgeland Tourism Commission, which was established to promote the Ridgeland area as a destination for tourism, the site offers a guide to local attractions and events, outdoor and sports opportunities, guest accommodations, restaurants, and shopping venues. Group plans, specials, and promotions are highlighted.
http://www.visitridgeland.com/
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi
Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, the non-profit organization works to preserve, promote, market, educate, and encourage regional arts and crafts. A history of the organization and contacts for its board of directors and staff are put forward, along with a directory of local crafts people, galleries showing their work, and a calendar of events are put forward.
http://craftsmensguildofms.org/
