Mississippi has many beautiful scenes in its landscape but few have as much to offer as Carroll County and Carrollton, in particular. It is centrally located in the middle of the state and is easily. It is only a “stone’s … Continue reading →
To celebrate its heritage, the Town of Vaiden will host its annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2016. The Festival will open at 8 am and close at 5 pm. It will be filled with children’s activities, booths of … Continue reading →
To most of us the term “Mississippian” means someone who lives in Mississippi. However, to archeologists the term designates a period in history 1000 to 1700 A.D. and the society that lived during that period. This society was spread across … Continue reading →
We are excited to have some new homes open this year. Shades Rest, the home of Bo and Shonda Milton, has never been open for the Pilgrimage. With its beautiful parquet floor in the entry way and its bold color … Continue reading →
“In the sleepy town of Carrollton, Mississippi, when one story ends, another takes hold. Filled with historic structures, both residential and commercial, the town really unfold more like a village, with paved roads meeting the unpaved driveways of charming home … Continue reading →
Just a mile or so north of modern Highway 82 and a few miles west of Interstate 55, the small town of Carrollton is one of Mississippi’s most perfectly preserved 19th-century communities. So many of its homes, churches and public … Continue reading →
New Deal in Mississippi: Carrollton Community House Carrollton’s rustic style community house was constructed of native pine logs in 1935-1936 by the Works Progress Administration. Carroll Van West, who has documented a number of New Deal Administration works in Tennessee, indicates … Continue reading →
What do crocheted rag rugs, handmade scarves, tatted bracelets, mesh ribbon wreaths and hand thrown pottery have in common? Yes, they are all made by hand. But the more important thing you need to know is that they will all … Continue reading →
Burrr! The weather is getting just right for chili and soups, paired with cornbread and crackers and finished off with something sweet. Then settle down with a good book and stay toasty. Ahh! The Friends of the Carroll County Libraries … Continue reading →
Carroll County is a beautiful place to visit. We hope you have a great time while you are here. If you need information, please feel free to call our Town Halls or the Courthouse. If you are looking for cemeteries, … Continue reading →
