Sardis is one of two county seats for Panola County, Mississippi, the other being Batesville. The community began as a train depot north of the Little Tallahatchie River known as Danville, named for its first school teacher, Dan Killebrew. The town was incorporated in 1866 but the postal authorities considered Danville to be too long of a name, so residents chose Sardis, which was one of the Seven Churches of the New Testament. Sardis became a county seat in 1871. Today, Sardis is served by Interstate Highway 55, which passes through the eastern portion of the town, while US Highway 51 passes through the western part of the town, both intersecting East Lee Street, which goes through the center of town in an east-west direction. Sardis Lake is east of the city. Nearby communities include Ballentine, Batesville, Como, Glenville, Horatio, Kings Corner, McGhee, and Pleasant Grove. Clarksdale, Mississippi is about fifty miles southwest of Sardis.
 
 
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Located off Interstate Highway 55, near Sardis Dam Lake, in the city of Sardis, Mississippi, the casual family restaurant features a buffet style meal that includes fried catfish, or steaks can be ordered off the menu. Directions, a menu, customer contacts, and special offers are highlighted.
http://www.doublelfishandsteak.com/
Headquartered in Sardis, Mississippi, the public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through Como Elementary School, Crenshaw Elementary School, Green Hill Elementary School, North Panola Junior High School, North Panola High School, and the North Panola Career and Technical Education Center, each of which are highlighted here.
http://www.northpanolaschools.org/
Established in 1836, Panola County is one of twelve large northern Mississippi counties created in that year of the Chickasaw Cession of 1832. The Little Tallahatchie River runs through the county, and its seats of government are Sardis and Batesville. Office locations and contacts are posted to the site.
http://panolacoms.com/
The auto dealership in Sardis, Mississippi is located on North Main Street, where it offers a selection of pre-owned cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and hybrids. Its inventory is featured online, where it can be searched through a number of variables. Special offers are highlighted, and its finance policies are described.
http://www.sardisauto.com/
The Chamber is a membership organization made up of business owners and professionals in Sardis, Mississippi and the surrounding region. Membership policies, the benefits of membership, and meeting schedules are posted, and a guide to local civic organizations and municipal services are discussed.
http://sardisms.com/
Sardis United Methodist Church
The original UMC church in Sardis, Mississippi was built in 1869, and its current building sits on the same land. The church’s history, beliefs, lay leadership and staff are highlighted, with an overview of its ministries, a program schedule, calendar of events, and contacts.
http://sardisunitedmethodist.com/
Open seven days a week, specializing in pizzas, sandwiches, bread, pastas, and daily brick iron specials, the hours of operation, and directions to the restaurant in Sardis, Mississippi is given, along with menus, daily specials, reviews, and information about its policies for large groups. Press information is also highlighted.
http://www.tribeccaallie.com/
Based in Sardis, Mississippi, the company is an independent agent offering auto, home, life, and commercial insurance products throughout the state. The companies represented by the firm are listed, along with an overview of its products. Clients may access their accounts online, and request quotes.
http://westinsurancecenter.com/