Woodville
Around Woodville
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Woodville
Locals say Homochitto Valley
Where the pines meet the river
Deep pine greenRiver blueEarthy brown
Welcome to the Homochitto Valley, where the piney woods meet the river and everyone knows your name. Come for the catfish and stay for the slow, easy pace of life. Whether you're hunting, fishing, or just passing through, there's a place for you here.
Clubs for Woodville
No clubs for Woodville yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Woodville. 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 Woodville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Homochitto National Forest Sprawling pine forest with trails, camping, and hunting.
- Homochitto River Fishing and canoeing waterway that gives the valley its name.
- Wilkinson County Courthouse Antebellum courthouse in Woodville with a classic clock tower.
- Amite County Courthouse Greek Revival courthouse on the Liberty square.
- Franklin County Courthouse Small-town courthouse at the center of Meadville.
- Woodville Historic District Tree-shaded streets lined with antebellum homes and churches.
- Outdoors Hike the Homochitto National Forest
- Outdoors Fish the Homochitto River
- With kids Visit the courthouse square
- With kids Picnic at Homochitto National Forest
- Evenings Friday night football games
- Evenings Fish fry fundraisers
- Locals love Courthouse squares
- Locals love Country stores
Through the year
- Woodville Pecan Festival October Annual celebration of the pecan harvest with food, crafts, and music.
- Amite County Fair Fall Classic county fair with livestock shows, rides, and local food.
- Franklin County Fair Fall Small-town fair in Meadville with agricultural exhibits and a carnival.
- Wilkinson County Fair Fall Annual fair in Woodville with community competitions and entertainment.
- Liberty 4th of July Celebration July Independence Day gathering on the courthouse square with fireworks.
Hot, humid summers and mild winters with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Best: Spring and fall are perfect for being outside—mild days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “the Homochitto”
- The Homochitto River
- “y'all”
- You all
- “fixin' to”
- About to, preparing to
- “crick”
- A small stream or creek
Getaways
- Natchez Historic river town with antebellum mansions and the Natchez Trace.
- McComb Largest nearby city for shopping, dining, and Percy Quin State Park.
- Baton Rouge Louisiana state capital with LSU, museums, and riverfront attractions.
- Brookhaven Small city with a charming downtown and nearby lakes.
Local flavour
Rooting for LSU Tigers (NCAA), Ole Miss Rebels (NCAA), Mississippi State Bulldogs (NCAA), New Orleans Saints (NFL)
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish A staple from nearby rivers and ponds
- Hushpuppies Cornmeal fritters served with catfish
- Sweet tea The unofficial drink of the South
- Soul food Collard greens, black-eyed peas, and cornbread from African-American traditions
Where people go
- Courthouse squares The heart of each county seat, with historic buildings and community gatherings
- Country stores Gathering spots for supplies, gossip, and a cold drink
- Hunting camps Deer and turkey hunting are cherished traditions in the woods
- Fish camps Along the river and creeks, places for fishing and frying the catch
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Nearby
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Amite, Wilkinson and Franklin 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.