West Point
Around West Point
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West Point
Locals say Black Prairie
Where the Black Prairie meets the Tombigbee
Mississippi State maroonBlack Prairie greenTombigbee blue
Welcome to the Black Prairie! Whether you're here for the catfish, the history, or just passing through, we're glad you're here. Grab some sweet tea and settle in.
Clubs for West Point
No clubs for West Point yet.
The room
One room for everyone around West Point. 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 West Point. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Waverley Mansion Antebellum mansion near West Point with period furnishings.
- Monroe County Courthouse Greek Revival courthouse in Aberdeen.
- Amory Regional Museum Local history museum in Amory.
- Aberdeen Historic District Antebellum homes and tree-lined streets.
- Clay County Courthouse Historic courthouse in West Point.
- Amory Railroad Depot Restored depot from the railroad era.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Tombigbee
- Outdoors Hiking the Black Prairie
- With kids Visit the Amory Regional Museum
- With kids Tour Waverley Mansion
- Evenings Friday night football
- Evenings Local barbecue joints with live music
- Locals love Catfish restaurants
- Locals love Barbecue joints
Through the year
- Amory Railroad Festival May Celebrates the town's railroad heritage with a parade, arts and crafts.
- Aberdeen Pilgrimage Spring Tour of historic antebellum homes.
- Prairie Arts Festival May Arts and crafts festival in West Point.
- Monroe County Fair Summer County fair with livestock, rides, and food.
- Christmas Parade December Holiday parade in Aberdeen and Amory.
Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters; expect afternoon thunderstorms in summer. Best: Spring and fall are ideal, with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “holler”
- A small stream or creek.
- “fixin' to”
- Getting ready to do something.
Getaways
- Starkville Home of Mississippi State University – catch a game or visit the campus.
- Columbus Historic homes and the Mississippi University for Women.
- Tupelo Elvis Presley birthplace and the Tupelo Buffalo Park.
- Pontotoc Charming square and local shops.
Local flavour
Rooting for Mississippi State Bulldogs, Ole Miss Rebels
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish A staple at local fish camps and restaurants.
- Barbecue (pulled pork, ribs) Slow-cooked, often with a vinegar-based sauce.
- Sweet tea The universal Southern drink.
- Biscuits and gravy A breakfast classic.
- Pecan pie A dessert made with local pecans.
Where people go
- Catfish restaurants Local spots serving fried catfish with hushpuppies and coleslaw.
- Barbecue joints Pit-cooked pork and ribs, often with a vinegar-based sauce.
- Country stores Old-time general stores selling cold drinks, snacks, and local goods.
- Historic courthouses Aberdeen's courthouse is a centerpiece of the historic district.
- Railroad depots Amory's railroad heritage is visible in its depot and annual festival.
- Cotton fields The Black Prairie's dark soil grows cotton, a defining crop.
- The Tombigbee River A waterway for fishing, boating, and quiet reflection.
- Black Prairie landscape Flat, fertile land with a distinctive dark soil and open skies.
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Nearby
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Monroe and Clay 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.