Group Tour Escort Manual - Mississippi
Group Tour Escort Manual - Mississippi
Group Tour Escort Manual - Mississippi
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pHiLAdELpHiA/cHocTAW – nEsHobA counTy<br />
Population: 26,975<br />
Main Industries: <strong>Tour</strong>ism, Lumber, Poultry, Manufacturing, Construction, Retail<br />
Famous Natives: Marty Stuart, Otis Rush, Olivia Williams Manning (wife of NFL QB<br />
Archie Manning), Marilee Summers (wife of John Lear of Lear<br />
Jets), Former Secretary of State Dick Molpus, O.D. McKee<br />
(founder and CEO of Little Debbie Cakes & Snacks), Marcus<br />
Dupree, Fred McAfee, Derrick Hoskins, Tyron Rush, Tim Edwards,<br />
Donald Culberson, Pashen Thompson<br />
Major Festivals/Events: Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo,<br />
Ham Jam, Neshoba County Classic, Choctaw Indian Fair,<br />
Neshoba County Fair, Heart O’Dixie Triathlon,<br />
OctoberFest<br />
<strong>Tour</strong>ism Contact Information: 601-656-1000<br />
l In 1837 Philadelphia was selected as the county seat and chartered in 1841<br />
l Early 1900’s railroad established and brought new prosperity<br />
l Business owners developed square and built homes not far from the stores<br />
l Home to 2 unique fairs held in July, Choctaw Indian Fair since 1950 and Neshoba<br />
County Fair since 1889<br />
l Neshoba is derived from an Indian word meaning “wolf”<br />
Cabins at the Neshoba County Fair<br />
For more information about Philadelphia/Choctaw - Neshoba County, visit www.neshoba.org
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