The small town of Como is in Panola County, bordering the Mississippi Delta and the northern part of the state. Developed for cotton production and agriculture, the town was dependent upon slave labor during the antebellum years, and relied largely on black farm laborers after the slaves were freed. From the 1880s until the Great Depression, Como had a large percentage of millionaires per capita. When cotton production became mechanized during the 1900s, many farm workers lost their jobs, and the town’s relative isolation made it difficult for new economies to develop. Today, while agriculture is still important, the community has promoted itself as an entertainment destination and artist community, known for its famous Blues artists, in particular. Several Blues musicians and other music artists have lived in or near Como, including Fred McDowell, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Napoleon Strickland and Othar Turner, as well as Jimbo Mathus, Luther Perkins and Joe Henderson. Como is situated west of Interstate Highway 55 and east of US Highway 51. Surrounding communities include McGhee to the north, Sardis to the south, and Kings Corner to the west.
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Como Courtyard Bed & Breakfast
The B&B is housed in a 120 year-old former mercantile store that was converted into a private residence, and then a bed and breakfast in the 1980s. Directions, a description of the guest accommodations, common areas, and community are put forward, and reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.comocourtyard.com/
The renovated 1800s inn is located above an old storefront in downtown Como, Mississippi, offering six guest accommodations, each with a private bath. The history of the building is told, and the guest rooms, gathering hall, library and kitchen are highlighted, including photographs, a list of amenities, policy information, and an online reservation request form.
http://www.comoinnms.com/
With a showroom in Como, Mississippi, the lighting fixtures store offers a wide selection of indoor and outdoor lighting appliances and products, ceiling fans, and home accessories, as well as lighting products for business and commercial customers. Its location, hours and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.comolighting.com/
Sunday worship times, office hours and contacts, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, and directions to the UMC church in Como, Mississippi are put forward, with an overview of its ministries and an introduction to the United Methodist Church denomination.
http://www.comounitedmethodistchurch.org/
DR&PC is a private, members only organization in Como, Mississippi, operating a gun range, and hosting monthly pistol matches, concealed-carry permit courses, and other activities. Membership and policy information, training courses, contacts, and a calendar of events are posted to the site.
http://www.desotogunrange.com/
Holy Innocents Episcopal Church
Organized in 1872 as a mission church of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, the Como, Mississippi church is located on North Main Street. Its history and a profile of the church is put forth, along with its service times, worship schedules, and a calendar of events. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://holyinnocents.dioms.org/
The family owned and operated farm has been in operation since 1871, currently operating as a pastured pork operation. A history and profile of the farm near Como, Mississippi is put forward, with information about its pigs, their feed, forage and water. Orders may be made through the site.
http://www.homeplacepastures.com/
Moon Hollow Farm and Country House
Situated on twenty-five acres in northern Mississippi, in a home that was built in 1923, the farm offers one guest suite and a guest room, both of which are highlighted here, as well as the farm itself, which dates back to the 1830s. Its policies, amenities, and contacts are published to the site.
http://moonhollowfarm.com/
The sporting clays course in Como, Mississippi includes a 13-station course and a five stand, offering a challenging course for beginners and experienced shooters with the unpredictability of live-quarry shooting, a variety of trajectories, angles, speeds, elevations, distances and target sizes. Membership applications, a calendar of events and shooting lessons, contacts, and an online forum are included.
http://www.onssportingclays.com/
