Kosciusko
Around Kosciusko
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Kosciusko
Locals say Red Hills
Where the pines meet the red clay
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Welcome to the Red Hills, where the piney woods meet the Black Prairie. Whether you're here for the hunting, the fishing, or just the sweet tea, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
Clubs for Kosciusko
No clubs for Kosciusko yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Kosciusko. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Kosciusko. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Natchez Trace Parkway Historic scenic route through the Red Hills
- Nanih Waiya Mound Sacred Choctaw mound near Louisville
- Tombigbee National Forest Piney woods and lakes in Winston County
- Choctaw Lake Recreation Area Fishing, camping, and boating
- Holmes Community College (Kosciusko) Home of the Bulldogs
- Attala County Courthouse Historic 1895 courthouse in Kosciusko
- Outdoors Deer hunting
- Outdoors Fishing on Choctaw Lake
- With kids Picnicking at Nanih Waiya
- With kids High school football games
- Evenings Friday night football
- Evenings Diner gatherings
- Locals love Hunting camps
- Locals love Fishing lakes
Through the year
- Attala County Fair September Kosciusko, September
- Winston County Fair October Louisville, October
- Leake County Fair October Carthage, October
Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Best in spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures.
Talk like a local
- “Red Hills”
- The local name for the region
- “The Trace”
- The Natchez Trace Parkway
Getaways
- Philadelphia Choctaw Indian Fair
- Greenwood Delta blues and historic downtown
- Starkville Mississippi State Bulldogs games
- Jackson State capital museums and dining
Local flavour
Teams
- Holmes Community College Bulldogs NJCAA
Also rooting for Mississippi State Bulldogs (NCAA Division I), New Orleans Saints (NFL)
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish Often served with hushpuppies and coleslaw.
- Hushpuppies Cornmeal fritters, a staple side dish.
- Sweet tea The quintessential Southern drink, served at every meal.
- Pecan pie A classic dessert made from local pecans.
Where people go
- Hunting camps Deer and turkey hunting are a way of life.
- Fishing lakes Lakes like Tiak O'Khata offer bass and crappie fishing.
- Small-town diners Local diners serve breakfast and lunch with a side of conversation.
- Natchez Trace Parkway Historic scenic drive that winds through the region.
- Choctaw community centers Gathering places for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
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Nearby
Every areaPhiladelphiaMississippiWhere the pines meet the Pearl, and the fair brings everyone home.GreenwoodMississippiWhere the blues sing and the catfish fry.GrenadaMississippiCatfish and quiet mornings by the lake.StarkvilleMississippiWhere cowbells ring and sweet potatoes grow.JacksonMississippiWhere the blues and magnolias meetWest PointMississippiWhere the Black Prairie meets the TombigbeeMeridianMississippiHeart of the Black PrairieColumbusMississippiWhere the river meets Southern grace
Leake, Winston, Attala and Choctaw counties, MS. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.