Aberdeen, Mississippi is the county seat of Monroe County. Settled in 1834, and incorporated as a town in 1837, Aberdeen was designated the county seat in 1849 when Monroe County was organized. Aberdeen is located on the banks of the Tombigbee River, and became one of the busiest ports in Mississippi during the 1800s, particularly for cotton. At one time, Aberdeen was the second largest city in Mississippi, and many of the city’s historic structures remain, with more than two hundred buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Known as the Skirmish at Aberdeen, Mississippi, a battle was fought between Union troops under the command of General Andrew Jackson Smith and Confederate troops under the command of General Stephen Dill Lee, who was not related to Robert E. Lee, on February 18, 1864. Nearby communities include Athens, Becker, Binford, East Aberdeen, Gibson, Lackey, and Prairie. Columbus is about twenty-five miles south of Aberdeen, and Tupelo is about thirty-five miles to the north.
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Carrying antiques dating back to the 1700s and 1800s, including music boxes, clocks, cut glass, oil paintings, stained glass, rugs, and fine furnishings, the store is located in Aberdeen, Mississippi. A map shows its location and its hours of operation and contact data are offered.
http://www.aberdeenantiquesms.com/
Located at the 358.2 mile marker, a half mile north of Aberdeen Lock & Dam in Aberdeen, Mississippi, the marina features a fuel dock, a package store, wet slips and other amenities, able to accommodate transient dockage. Directions, an overview of its services, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.aberdeenmsmarina.com/
Family owned and focused, the recreational vehicle dealership has been in business since 1972, offering pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth-wheels, motorhomes, toy haulers, and accessories. Its featured inventory is highlighted, along with its location, hours of operation, and a credit application.
http://www.aberdeenrv.com/
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, the public school system in Aberdeen, Mississippi operates Aberdeen Elementary School, Belle Elementary School, Shivers Middle School, and Aberdeen High School, each of which are highlighted here, including directions, schedules and faculty contacts. A district calendar, announcements, and departmental contacts are included.
http://www.asdms.us/
Aberdeen Southern Heritage Pilgrimage
The annual multi-day April event celebrates the history of the city of Aberdeen, Mississippi, offering a variety of events, including storytelling, a Civil War burial site tour, theater performances, and a Boy Scout pancake breakfast. A schedule of events, ticket sales, a brief history of the city, and a guide to local lodging facilities and restaurants are featured.
http://www.aberdeenpilgrimage.com/
As a historic port city, Aberdeen, Mississippi is used to hosting travelers. The Visitors Bureau was set up to promote and encourage tourism and business travel to the city. Its site offers a guide to local lodging facilities, restaurants, attractions, and events. Meeting schedules and contacts are included.
http://www.aberdeenms.org/
The Monroe County, Mississippi county seat is situated along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, and the Port of Aberdeen offers shipping facilities for businesses and industries. The official municipal web site features a profile and brief history of the town, contacts for its mayor, board members, clerk’s office, and departments, as well as demographics, public notices, and access to various forms and documents.
http://cityofaberdeenms.com/
Pioneer Community Hospital of Aberdeen
PCH is a community hospital in Aberdeen, Mississippi, offering a wide variety of services, including an emergency department, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, laboratory services, nutrition services, a pharmacy, physical, occupational and speech therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, a sleep center, surgical services, and a swing bed program. Bills may be paid online.
http://www.pchaberdeen.com/
