Interested in fun facts and the history of West Point, MS?
Then read on!
- West Point is a small city in northeast Mississippi, with a population of around 11,000 people.
- It is located in the Golden Triangle region, which also includes Columbus and Starkville, home to Mississippi State University.
- The city was named after the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, and was founded in 1837.
- The city has a strong history in both the railroad industry and agriculture, with many cotton and soybean fields dotting the surrounding area.
- Some notable attractions in West Point include the Sam Wilhite Transportation Museum, Virgil Orr Bird Sanctuary, and the historic downtown area.
- West Point is also home to the Waverly Plantation Mansion, a well-preserved antebellum estate that dates back to 1852.
- The city's school system, West Point Consolidated School District, is considered one of the best in the state, and the city is also home to a branch of the East Mississippi Community College.