Founded in 1823, and originally known as Mount Salus, for the local plantation owned by Walter Leake, the third governor of Mississippi, the Hinds County town changed its name to Clinton in 1828, in honor of DeWitt Clinton. The road leading to the town was the Natchez Trace, an old Native American trail, currently known as the Natchez Trace Parkway. Today, two additional major highways pass through the city, including US Route 80 and Interstate Highway 20. Jackson, Mississippi is about ten miles southeast of Clinton. Other nearby communities include Bolton, Brownsville, Green Crossing, McRaven, Raymond, and Tinnin. Clinton is home to Mississippi College, the oldest college in the state, founded as Hampstead Academy in 1826. Mississippi College is also the second oldest Baptist university in the world, and the first coeducational college in the United States to grant a degree to a woman. Established in 1831, the Clinton-Vicksburg Railroad contributed to the export of 20,000 bales of cotton a year from Clinton, shipping it by rail to Grand Gulf on the Mississippi. During the War of Northern Aggression, the city was occupied, at various times, by Confederate and Union troops, the latter by General Ulysses S. Grant and General Sherman, who believed that Confederate General John Pemberton would attack them at Clinton. In September of 1875, a Republican rally was disrupted by racist Democrat insurgents, resulting in what became known as the Clinton Riot, in which several white men and about fifty blacks were killed over a period of a few days. Camp Clinton, a German POW camp, was established just south of the city during World War II, housing about three thousand German prisoners of war, including thirty-five German generals. Charles H. Brough, the 25th governor of Arkansas, was born in Clinton and taught school there.
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Boy Scouts of America Troop 88
Sponsored by the First United Methodist Men’s Club of Clinton, Mississippi, BSA Troop 88 is part of the Andrew Jackson Council. General information about scouting is offered, along with a calendar of events, a parent guide and handbook, its uniform policies, and leadership positions.
http://www.fumcclinton.org/troop88/
The city of Clinton, Mississippi is situated on major interstate thoroughfares in the central part of the state, adjacent to the state capital city of Jackson. General information about the city if put forward on the official municipal web site, along with meeting agendas, minutes and live streaming coverage, and area maps. Public notices and job openings are included..
http://www.clintonms.org/
The Clinton High School band program is highlighted here, including news and announcements, an overview of each of its programs and ensembles, members, directors and booster club. A calendar of events, band handbooks, contacts and a band contract are put forward.
http://www.clintonband.org/
Made up of parents who have an interest in teaching the young people of Clinton, Mississippi about baseball, and to provide opportunities for baseball play and competition, the organization is highlighted, including its leagues, board members, rules, and online registrations.
http://www.clintonmsbaseball.org/
Clinton Community Nature Center
Operated by the Clinton Community Nature Center Association, The Center is a tract of woods right in the middle of Clinton, Mississippi, offering walking trails, a play forest, amphitheater, native plants, wildlife and an event hall. Its membership policies, camp and other programs, a calendar of events, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.clintonnaturecenter.org/
Based in Clinton, Mississippi, Brilla Camps is a program of Brilla Soccer Ministries, which uses soccer to reach people at all levels, from inner city youth to professional soccer players. In Clinton, the ministry manages the youth soccer program known as Brilla Juniors and operates summer youth camps. Its programs and ministries are put forth.
http://brillasoccer.org/
The Clinton, Mississippi farm has been in operation for over a century, growing and offering for sale a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and also hosting an educational fun areas for families and children, seasonal festivals, birthday celebrations, and school tours. Its crops, bakery, cafe, and gift shop are featured.
http://www.springridgefarm.com/
Published in Clinton, Mississippi, the newspaper covers local, regional, United States and world news, community events, and business listings. Full access to its content requires a paid subscription, which may be accomplished through the site, along with advertising information, archives, and contacts.
http://www.theclintoncourier.net/
