38-512: The Southwest Holly Springs Historic District in Holly Springs, Mississippi is a 50-acre (20 ha) historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Of the 80 buildings in the district, 53 are considered as adding to its architectural or historical significance. All of the properties in the district are residences. Construction dates range from
76-487: A Head Start Program . There is also a newly renovated local library with meeting areas for different events. Although in a rural area, Grand Junction has many local television and radio stations able to be received by residents with basic outdoor antennas . Eleven television stations are available over the air in Grand Junction, and over sixteen radio stations are also able to be received. Grand Junction provides
114-444: A household in the city was $ 29,306, and the median income for a family was $ 36,375. Males had a median income of $ 33,750 versus $ 20,469 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,304. About 8.4% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.4% of those 65 or over. Most of those below the poverty line receive federal aid . A. Schulman has
152-513: A manufacturing facility in Grand Junction. The town has many small local businesses, including a clothing boutique, antique shops, two local banks, several quick-marts a Dollar General store and a Family Dollar store. The National Bird Dog Museum (NBDM) is located in Grand Junction, as is the Field Trial Hall of Fame and Wildlife Heritage Center , which shares space with the NBDM. The location of
190-581: Is a city between the border of Hardeman and Fayette County, Tennessee , United States . The population was 325 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to be 303 in 2015. It has been called the " Bird Dog Capital of the World" and serves as the location of the National Bird Dog Museum . Grand Junction was founded in 1858. It was named after the "Grand Junction" of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad and
228-545: Is a city in, and the county seat of, Marshall County , Mississippi , United States, near the border with Tennessee to the north. As of the 2020 census , the population was 6,968, down from 7,699 in 2010 . Along with the Mississippi Delta , in the 19th century, the area was developed for cotton plantations . After the Civil War , many freedmen continued to work in agriculture as sharecroppers and tenant farmers. As
266-746: Is a private institution for the MPSA, offering K-4 through 12th grade. Rust College was established in 1866 by the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to serve freedmen and is a historically black college . The now defunct Mississippi Industrial College , intended as a vocational training school, was in Holly Springs, as was the Holly Springs Female Institute . Grand Junction, Tennessee Grand Junction
304-421: Is above Tennessee state average, and 155% greater than the overall U.S. average. Grand Junction is sunny about 62.5% of the time. As of the census of 2000, there were 301 people, 125 households, and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was 255.4 inhabitants per square mile (98.6/km ). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 120.5 per square mile (46.5/km ). The racial makeup of
342-429: Is also known as "severe weather season" due to the higher frequency of tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms producing winds greater than 58 mph (93 km/h). Average rainfall is slightly higher during the spring months than the rest of the year. Historically, April is the month with the highest frequency of tornadoes, though tornadoes have occurred every month of the year. Grand Junction-area historical tornado activity
380-669: Is located slightly east of the geographic center of Marshall County. Interstate 22 runs along the southwest border of the city, with access from exits 26 and 30. I-22 leads northwest toward Memphis, Tennessee , 46 miles (74 km) distant, and southeast 60 miles (97 km) to Tupelo . State highways 4 and 7 pass through the center of Holly Springs on South Craft Street and North Memphis Street. Highway 4 leads east 18 miles (29 km) to Ashland and southwest 34 miles (55 km) to Senatobia , while Highway 7 leads south 30 miles (48 km) to Oxford and northeast toward Bolivar, Tennessee , 45 miles (72 km) distant. According to
418-493: The Gulf of Mexico , with afternoon temperatures frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent during some summers, but usually brief, lasting no longer than an hour. Early autumn is drier and mild, but can remain hot until late October. Abrupt but short-lived cold snaps are common. Late autumn is rainy and colder, December being the third rainiest month of the year. Fall foliage becomes especially vibrant after
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#1733084549273456-611: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Holly Springs has a humid subtropical climate . On December 23, 2015 , a massive EF4 tornado struck the town around 6:00 pm, causing significant damage. James Richard Anderson, the Marshall County coroner, confirmed the boy's death. Nearly 200 Marshall County structures were damaged during the tornado, some totally. As of the 2020 United States Census , there were 6,968 people, 2,369 households, and 1,259 families residing in
494-650: The Mississippi border, beyond which Mississippi Highway 7 continues southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Holly Springs . Tennessee State Route 368 is a local highway that runs through downtown Grand Junction. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km ), all land. Grand Junction has a humid subtropical climate , with four distinct seasons. The summer months (late May to late September) are persistently hot and humid due to moisture encroaching from
532-588: The Mississippi Central Railroad . The town was a railroad town , with its own newspaper, two saloons, three hotels, a livery stable , and other businesses. During the Civil War , the Union Army held the city for approximately three years. Also during the Civil War General U.S. Grant established a “Contraband Camp” of thousands of former enslaved people, providing shelter, education etc. prior to
570-596: The U.S. Census Bureau , Holly Springs has an area of 12.8 square miles (33 km ), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km ), or 0.15%, are water. The city sits on high ground that drains to the north and the west toward tributaries of the Coldwater River , and to the southeast toward Big Spring Creek, a tributary of the Little Tallahatchie River . Holly Spring's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to
608-465: The "Golden Pig". Many of the original buildings are still maintained within Grand Junction. Rogers and Sons Marble Works, established in 1879, is still standing and the old railroad depot still exists. N.T. Richardson's General Merchandise Store is still standing and stocked from when it finally closed, which was run by N.T. Richardson until his death at 104 years old. Grand Junction has one elementary school, Grand Junction Elementary School, as well as
646-475: The Emancipation Proclamation. (Ron Chernow, p 230) In 1878 a yellow fever epidemic struck the town and killed more than half of the 150 residents. The town was incorporated in 1901. Grand Junction is located in southwestern Hardeman County at 35°2′53″N 89°11′25″W / 35.04806°N 89.19028°W / 35.04806; -89.19028 (35.048023, -89.190177). A small portion of
684-525: The NBDM and the history of the area in regards to hunting has earned the town the title of the "Bird Dog Capital of the World". Ames Plantation , the former home of Hobart Ames , is also located in the area. The town is also home to the National Field Trial Championships , which are held at Ames Plantation. Grand Junction's library serves area residents and consists of 2 staff members and volunteers. As of 2011, over 1,380 patrons visited
722-676: The North in the Great Migration to escape southern oppression and seek employment in northern factories. The invasion of boll weevils in the 1920s and 1930s, which occurred across the South, destroyed the cotton crops and caused economic problems on top of the Great Depression . Some light industry developed in the area. After World War II , most industries moved to the major cities of Memphis, Tennessee , and Birmingham, Alabama . Holly Springs
760-657: The South". European Americans founded Holly Springs in 1836 on territory occupied by the Chickasaw people for centuries before Indian Removal . Most of their land was ceded under the Treaty of Pontotoc Creek of 1832. Many early U.S. migrants were from Virginia , supplemented by migrants from Georgia and the Carolinas . In 1836, the city had 4,000 European-American residents. A year later, records show that 40 residents were lawyers, and there were six physicians by 1838. By 1837,
798-406: The average family size was 3.22. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 19.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males. The median income for a household in the city
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#1733084549273836-414: The center of Holly Springs's square, was used as a hospital during the epidemic. After the war and emancipation, many freedmen stayed in the area, working as sharecroppers on former plantations. There were tensions after the war. As agriculture was mechanized in the early 20th century, there were fewer farm labor jobs. From 1900 to 1910, a quarter of the population left the city. Many blacks moved to
874-501: The city was 58.47% White , 40.53% African American , 0.33% Native American , and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population. There were 125 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who
912-442: The city. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 7,699 people living in the city, making it a minority-majority city: 79.2% of the residents were African American , 19.3% White , 0.2% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.6% from some other race, and 0.5% from two or more races . 1.2% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 7,957 people, 2,407 households, and 1,699 families living in
950-425: The city. The population density was 626.3 inhabitants per square mile (241.8/km ). There were 2,582 housing units at an average density of 203.2 per square mile (78.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 22.81% White , 76.18% African American , 0.06% Native American , 0.16% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.06% from other races , and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of
988-556: The county seat, Holly Springs is a center of trade and court sessions. The city has several National Register of Historic Places -listed properties and historic districts , including the Southwest Holly Springs Historic District , Holly Springs Courthouse Square Historic District, Depot-Compress Historic District, and East Holly Springs Historic District. Hillcrest Cemetery contains the graves of five Confederate generals and has been called "Little Arlington of
1026-408: The first frost, typically early November, and lasts until early December. Winters are mild, but cold snaps can occur. Mild spells sometimes occur January and February. Snowfall is not abundant but does occur during most winters, with one or two major winter weather events occurring by the end of March. Spring often begins in late February or early March, following the onset of a sharp warmup. This season
1064-521: The labor of enslaved African Americans. Many had been transported from the Upper South in the domestic slave trade, breaking up families. Holly Springs served as a trading center for the neighboring cotton plantations. In 1837, it was made seat of the newly created Marshall County , named for John Marshall , the Supreme Court justice. The town developed a variety of merchants and businesses to support
1102-514: The library, checking out items over 3,300 times. The Wilder Community Center serves as a community hall and senior center . Grand Junction also has one of the oldest and most active Ruritan clubs in Tennessee. A Christmas parade is held each year with a tree-lighting ceremony. There is also an annual BBQ Cookoff contest help each year in April that draws a large crowd and plenty of contestants vying for
1140-515: The mid 1800s to the mid 1900s. Many of the homes are on tree lined streets with large yards. Walter Place , Fort Daniel Place, Fleur-de-Lis, and Mimosas are among the prominent residences. This article about a property in Mississippi on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Holly Springs, Mississippi Holly Springs
1178-477: The plantations. Its population into the early twentieth century included a community of Jewish merchants, whose ancestors were immigrants from eastern Europe in the 19th century. The cotton industry suffered in the crisis of 1840, but soon recovered. By 1855 Holly Springs was connected to Grand Junction, Tennessee , by the Mississippi Central Railway . In ensuing years, the line was completed to
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1216-409: The population. There were 2,407 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.3% were married couples living together, 31.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and
1254-486: The south of Hill Springs. Toward the end of the 19th century, the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad was constructed to intersect this line in Holly Springs. During the Civil War , Union general Ulysses S. Grant temporarily used Holly Springs as a supply depot and headquarters while mounting an effort to take the city of Vicksburg . Confederate general Earl Van Dorn led the successful Holly Springs Raid on
1292-524: The town already had "twenty dry goods stores, two drugstores, three banks, several hotels, and over ten saloons." Hillcrest Cemetery was built on land settler William S. Randolph gave the city in 1837. Newcomers established the Chalmers Institute , later known as the University of Holly Springs, Mississippi's oldest university. The area was developed with extensive cotton plantations dependent on
1330-462: The town extends west into Fayette County. Tennessee State Route 57 runs through the city, leading east 17 miles (27 km) to Middleton and west 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to La Grange . Collierville , on the outskirts of the Memphis suburbs, is 28 miles (45 km) to the west on TN 57. Tennessee State Route 18 runs past the western edge of Grand Junction, leading northeast 19 miles (31 km) to Bolivar and southwest 4 miles (6.4 km) to
1368-649: The town in December 1862, destroying most of the Union supplies at the Confederate Armory Site . The campus of the Holly Springs Female Institute , which had been open since 1836, was also burned, forcing it to permanently close. Grant eventually succeeded in ending the siege of Vicksburg with a Union victory. In 1878, Holly Springs suffered a yellow fever epidemic, part of a regional epidemic; 1,400 residents became ill and 300 died. The Marshall County courthouse, at
1406-481: Was $ 23,408, and the median income for a family was $ 25,808. Males had a median income of $ 29,159 versus $ 20,777 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 12,924. About 27.5% of families and 32.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 44.6% of those under age 18 and 21.2% of those age 65 or over. The city is served by the Holly Springs School District . Marshall Academy
1444-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males. The median income for
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