Winona, Mississippi is in Montgomery County. Settlement of the town began in 1860 when rail lines were constructed two miles west of a town known as Middleton, after which businesses were moved from Middleton to be nearer the railroad, creating the town of Middleton. What is now the business district of Winona was then a cultivated field on property owned by Colonel O.J. Moore, who had come to Mississippi from Virginia in 1848. Another early settler was Captain William Witty, who had come from North Carolina. In 1871, Montgomery County was formed from parts of Carroll County and other counties, and Winona was designated the county seat. In 1878, an epidemic of the yellow fever killed many of the town’s residents, and caused others to leave. In 1888, a fire destroyed most of the town’s business section. During the Civil Rights era, Martin Luther King Jr. stopped in Winona, and was beaten by Ryan Lynch, a local barber and white supremacist. Nearby communities include Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Coila, Duck Hill, Eskridge, Gravel Hill, Hendrix, Jefferson, Kilmichael, Lodi, McCarley, Minerva, North Carrollton, Poplar Creek, Sawyer, Sweatman, Vaiden, and Valley Hill. Starkville, Mississippi is about sixty miles east of Winona.
 
 
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Founded in 1885, the Bank of Winona has been locally owned and operated from the start, and is the oldest financial institution serving Montgomery and Carroll counties. Its lobby and drive-in hours are posted, along with the bank location, and an overview of its personal accounts policies, loans, and other services.
http://www.bankofwinona.com/
Specializing in commercial and residential roofing services since 1966, the company is based in the town of Winona, Mississippi. Its office location, contacts and hours are posted, an overview of its services is given, and photographs of past projects are offered, along with an introduction to the owners and operators.
http://www.dixieroofinginc.net/
Organized in Middleton, Mississippi in 1838, the congregation moved to help establish the new town of Winona in 1861, after the Illinois Central Railroad bypassed Middleton. The congregation’s history and location are featured, along with policy statements, a calendar of events, and a church blog.
http://www.firstpreswinona.com/
The FAA Part 145 certified repair station in Winona, Mississippi specializes in avionics work, carrying the latest technology for several types of aircraft, buying and selling aircraft supplies. Its products and pre-owned equipment available for sale are referenced, with customer photographs, contacts, and directions.
http://www.heathaviation.com/
The Winona, Mississippi store carries a selection of gardening seed and plants for master gardeners, lawn and garden chemicals and fertilizer, home products, and garden equipment, as well as cattle and pet food, and offers liquid and dry fertilizer applications, bulk fertilizer deliveries, and nurse tank and buggy rentals.
http://www.higradefarmsupply.com/
The congregation meets each Sunday morning and evening, Wednesday nights, and at other times, which are listed on its schedules and calendar of events. Staff contacts, office hours, a sermon archive, announcements, and access to various forms and documents are published on its web site.
http://www.northwinona.org/
Family owned and operated, the funeral home is located on Liberty Street in Winona, Mississippi. Directions, office hours, contacts, and an overview of its services, affiliations, policies, merchandise, and payment options are put forward, and obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.ofhwinona.com/
Serving the K-12th grade population of Winona, Mississippi, the public school district is introduced, including its history, schedules, policy information, dress code, and faculty and staff directory, as well as employment opportunities, district news, and access to various reports and documents.
http://www.winonaschools.net/
Winona Times / The Conservative
Published in Winona, Mississippi, the Winona Times is a weekly newspaper published for the people of Montgomery County, while The Conservative primarily covers Carroll County. Subscription and advertising information are featured, along with headline news and sports stories and obituaries. Full access to its content requires a subscription.
http://winonatimes.com/
Winona: Crossroads of North Mississippi
The official municipal web site of Winona, Mississippi features a calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, city ordinances, and administrative and departmental contacts. Also featured is a guide to local restaurants, guest accommodations, shopping venues, attractions, and events.
http://www.winonams.us/