From the rugged hills and ridges of eastern Itawamba County, to the fields of the agricultural district west of the Tombigbee River, Itawamba County has it all. From history and outdoor adventure to sports and the arts, Itawamba County is definitely a unique county nestled in the foothills of Appalachia. Discover hometown America in Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Some Local Attractions You Will Not Want to Miss

The Jamie Whitten Historical Center Complex

The historical center also includes a modern auditorium and a large covered terrace overlooking the beautiful waterway below. There is a gift shop area featuring regional books and other unique gift items. In addition to the museum there are picnic pavilions, nature trails, boat ramp, paved volley ball and basket ball courts and a large camping area.

The Natchez Trace Parkway
The 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates an ancient trail used by animals and people that connected southern portions of the Mississippi River to salt licks in today's central Tennessee. During the 18th and 19th centuries, this ancient road was used by travelers on their journeys to and from Natchez to middle Tennessee.

Today, visitors can experience this National Scenic Byway and All-American Road through driving, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping. The Natchez Trace Parkway runs through northwestern Itawamba County and includes such local historic and scenic sites as Twenty Mile Overlook, Donnavan Slough and Pharr Mounds.

The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is located in the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It joins the Tennessee River in northeastern Mississippi with the old Tombigbee River near Amory in Monroe County. The waterway is 234 miles long and runs from Yellow Creek Port near Picwick Lake through the entire length of Itawamba County north to south to Demopolis, Alabama.

It has 10 lakes, made from 10 locks and dams that allow for a shorter navigational route from the interior United States to the Gulf of Mexico. This scenic waterway provides excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming and camping.

Historic Bonds House Museum
Located at the corner of Church Street and Museum Drive in Mantachie is Historic Bonds House. Built ca. 1895 by Mantachie merchant and postmaster James Andrew Bonds, this historic structure serves as the county's museum of history.

Housed in this historic building are several archives rooms including the Delmus C. Harden Archives, the George Washington Owens Archives, the Ruth Boren Sheffield Archives and the James Grissom Archives. The building houses artifacts from the early 1800s through the 20th Century and is maintained by the Itawamba Historical Society.

The George Poteet History Center
The George Poteet History Center, a state-of-the-art 2,400 square foot facility located at the corner of Church Street and Museum Drive in Mantachie, houses the Itawamba Historical Society's Gordon McFerrin Auditorium. Also located in this facility are the society's general offices and the Gaither Spradling Research Library.

The library's holdings include more than 1,600 volumes of research material devoted not only to Itawamba County, but most all southern states as well. The society subscribes to more than 30 regional genealogical publications. The library's collections also includes general history and general genealogical areas a large microform collection, archival materials and family history files.

Midway Marina
Midway Marina is located on the beautiful Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Fulton.  It is a full service marina that offers covered slips up to 70 feet.  Liveaboards are accepted.  Diesel and gas, Tenn-Tom charts and Tennessee River charts are for sale.

The services include courtesy cars for transient boaters, laundromat, showers, free cable television, and free wireless internet access throughout the marina, free water, prop repair, boat lift, towing and pump out. There is unlimited space for transient boaters.

Beans Ferry Pottery
Pottery has been a part of Itawamba County's heritage since the 1800s when at least a dozen pottery operations were in business. Today Beans Ferry Pottery continues this rich artistic tradition. Established in 1987 by Keith Carpenter, works from this studio are prized in collections. The studio has been featured in Southern Living magazine.

He brings all of his talents and abilities as well as great passion in creating the work produced at his studio. Some of the finest stoneware wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery in the United States are found in this unique studio south of Fulton.

The National Underground Railroad Bicycle Route
Exploring the route to freedom, the history of this remarkable period comes alive as bicyclists pedal along the corridor that traces the Underground Railroad route from the Deep South to Canada.

This bicycle route memorializes the Underground Railroad, a network of clandestine routes by which slaves attempted to escape for many years before and during the Civil War. This bicycle route runs through the entire county east of the Tombigbee River, following the old river's course. From the rich agricultural bottomlands in southern Itawamba to the rugged hills along the northern border of the county this is definitely a scenic bicycle route.

Itawamba Community College
Itawamba Community College, is a state of the art educational facility located in Fulton. Located on the beautiful campus are the 3,500-seat Davis Events Center, the sports stadium and the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center.

During the year special concerts and sports events are housed in the Davis Events Center. The W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center includes an auditorium and art gallery. Plays, musicals, concert events, sporting events and regular gallery showings are held in this excellent facility. Be sure to visit special events at this excellent facility in Itawamba County.

Pratt Memorial Library
The Pratt Memorial Library located at the corner of Cedar and South Cummings streets in Fulton is a part of the Lee-Itawamba Library system. Located in this facility is the Mississippi Room, featuring volumes dedicated to the history and heritage of Itawamba County.

Also found in this special collection are archival photographs and other historical printed material. Local arts and crafts are displayed in the Mississippi Room. Special events are held throughout the year at Pratt Memorial Library including regular popular series, Lunching With Books.

Festivals and Seasonal Events

The Symphony Society of Itawamba - As part of the Symphony Society's mission to make arts education and arts entertainment available to all of Itawamba County, the society provides concerts to the citizens of Itawamba County on an annual basis. For more information, visit the society's website.

The Sweet Tea Festival -Held during April of each year on Fulton's town square, this festival includes an old fashioned street carnival, music, good southern food and of course good southern sweet tea. The highlight of this annual event is the Best Sweet Tea Contest.

The Itawamba County Firecracker Festival - Itawamba County celebrates American Independence with its annual Firecracker Festival. The festival is held during the Fourth of July weekend on the campus of Itawamba Community College near the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. With plenty of good music and tasty food, the festival ends with a giant fireworks display.

Mantachie Fest - Mantachie Fest is held each April at the Mantachie Town Park. One of the largest festivals in the county, the event includes a giant arts and crafts market, carnival rides, tasty food and great music.

Itawamba Farmers Market - The Itawamba Farmers Market is held each Friday afternoon during the summer months (June through August) on Fulton's historic town square. Featuring fresh homegrown vegetables and fruits from Itawamba County farms, the market is held under the ancient water oaks on the east side of the Itawamba County Courthouse. Other items for sale include home canned jellies, jams and relishes as well as all sorts of pies, cakes and cookies.

Holley Farm Fall Corn Maze Days - Family Fun on the Farm is held each autumn at the beautiful Holly family farm near the Oakland Community. The Fall Corn Maze Days includes a five-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides along scenic Bull Mountain Creek, barrel train, playground area, a thirty-foot super slide, farm animals and an old fashioned country store stocked with many homemade goods.

Ratliff Heritage Day - The annual Ratliff Heritage Day is held each summer in the Ratliff community of northwestern Itawamba County. This historic community's festival includes a giant flea markets, good music and plenty of good food.

Carolina Heritage Day - This annual event is usually held in September of each year in the Carolina community of Itawamba County. One of the earliest settled regions of Itawamba County this annual event features living history displays, good food and music. The event is held at the Carolina Community Center on Carolina Road.

Weather Forecast | Weather Maps | Weather Radar

CONTACT US Post Office Box 577 Fulton, Mississippi 38843 Telephone: (662) 862-4571 Fax: (662) 862-5637 icdc@itawamba.com INDUSTRIAL SITES Industrial Sites are available in several prime locations. To learn about all the possibilities contact ICDC. We will be happy to work with you in securing a premium site.