Situated in the Golden Triangle region of northeastern Mississippi, the city of West Point is the county seat of Clay County. The city was incorporated in 1858, shortly after the Mobile & Ohio Railroad extended its track to the area, but the region was first visited by Europeans as early as 1541, when Hernando de Soto of Spain came through the region, camping near an Indian village. French and English traders reached the area in the 1690s, not long before the beginning of the French and Indian War. With the removal of the Chickasaw people in the 1830s, plantations were developed and the town grew up around a railroad stop. On February 22, 1864, near the end of the American Civil War, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest forced the retreat of a Union force three times the size of his army at the Battle of West Point, helping to put an end to General William T. Sherman’s expedition into Alabama. The killed, wounded or missing amounted to 144 for the Confederates, while the Union lost 324. West Point rebounded after the war, and its population has shown a steady increase since 1870. Nearby communities include Adaton, Binford, Cedar Bluff, Clayton Village, Columbus, Griffith, Hamilton, Kolola Springs, Mayhew, Muldon, Muldrow, New Hamilton, Osborn, Patrick, Siloam, Starkville, Strong, Tibbee, and Whites. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is about seventy-five miles southeast of West Point.
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City of West Point, Mississippi
West Point is the county seat of Clay County, Mississippi. The official municipal web site offers an introduction to the city, with contacts for its administrative and departmental offices, town meeting agendas and minutes, public notices, and a guide to local attractions and events.
http://www.wpnet.org/
Formed from parts of Chickasaw, Lowndes, Monroe, and Oktibbeha counties in 1872, Clay County was originally named Colfax County, adopting its current name in 1876. The official county web site gives the locations and contacts for county offices and courts, announcements, and online services.
http://www.claycountyms.com/
Published in West Point, Mississippi since 1867, the daily newspaper offers local and regional news and sports stories, entertainment columns, classifieds, obituaries, and other features, including a photo gallery, videos, and games. Advertising and subscription information is included.
http://www.dailytimesleader.com/
The full-service veterinary medical center in West Point, Mississippi offers medical, surgical, and dental care, as well as boarding and grooming services, dog training, and dog daycare services. General information about the clinic, its services, hours of operation, customer reviews, and appointment policies are posted.
http://emersonvethospital.com/
Dr. Stacie Moore practices out of her clinic on West Main Street, West Point, Mississippi, offering professional eye care services and eyewear products, which are outlined here, with directions, hours of operations, appointment policies, and information about insurances accepted, and access to various forms and documents.
http://eyeclinicofwestpoint.com/
North Mississippi Center for Educational Advancement, Inc.
Headquartered in West Point, Mississippi, NMCHEA supplies training programs and services, specializing in the administration, management, and evaluation process of educational institutions, community-based organizations, and private sector businesses. Its services, programs and staff are discussed.
http://www.nmchea.org/
The golfing club in West Point, Mississippi is featured, including membership options and costs, the golf course itself, as well as its swimming pool, fishing lake, fitness center, and other facilities, such as an on-site restaurant, lodging facilities, and real estate available for purchase. A newsletter and calendar of events are posted.
http://www.oldwaverly.com/
Ritz Theater and Convention Center
Able to accommodate wedding receptions, formal events, business meetings, reunions and social gatherings, the West Point, Mississippi facility offers a variety of amenities, as well as an on-site cafe, event spaces, and a theater. Available technology, equipment, menus, and its hours of operation are included.
http://www.theritzwestpoint.info/
West Point Career & Technology Center
Serving students in Clay County, the West Point, Mississippi school specializes in preparing area high school students to enter the job market, as well as offering jobs training programs to the community. Its location, programs, sections, and teacher and staff contacts are posted to the site.
http://ctc.westpoint.k12.ms.us/
Maintained by the West Point Chamber of Commerce, the site offers membership information, meeting schedules, a membership directory, and calendar of events, along with a guide to local industries, businesses, recreational opportunities, and attractions. A photo gallery is included.
http://www.westpointms.org/
