This Charming Little Farm Town In Mississippi Is The Perfect Place To Get Away From It All
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published July 29, 2022
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Looking for a great road trip destination? Don’t discount the charming rural towns in Mississippi! The Magnolia State is full of them, so there are lots to choose from. We suggest paying a visit to Rolling Fork. A small farming town that’s big in all the right ways, it boasts culture, history, and plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in both.
A charming little farm town, Rolling Fork is home to just over 2,000 residents. Its population is the only small thing about it, though.
In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt came to Sharkey County to hunt bear. As the story goes, Roosevelt was led to an injured bear, which he refused to shoot, claiming it’d be unsportsmanlike. Word of the hunt eventually spread, leading to the creation of the Teddy Bear. Today, you'll find lots of nods to Roosevelt's hunt in Rolling Fork.
The annual event includes music, arts and crafts, games, activities, food, and lots of chainsaw-carved bears.
A yearly fest isn’t the only way Roosevelt’s memory is carried on in Rolling Fork, though. There’s also the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge.
Technically, Waters was born right outside of Rolling Fork, in an area known as Jug’s Corner; however, he always claimed the town as his home. Today, his memory is honored with a Blues Trail Marker and a replica of his first home.
Paddlers can put a boat in the water at Little Sunflower River Boat Landing, while hikers can explore the largest bottomland hardwood trees in U.S. Forest Service at the Delta National Forest.
Are you ready to head to Rolling Fork and get a taste of Mississippi rural life? Learn more about Rolling Fork, as well as several other charming southern towns, by checking out Mississippi’s Lower Delta Partnership website.
So, what do you think? Is Rolling Fork one of the most charming rural towns in Mississippi? What other rural towns in Mississippi are deserving of the title? Share your thoughts with us!
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