Starkville, Mississippi, is home to an eclectic array of festivals and events held throughout the year where you can enjoy art, food, culture, history, music and more.
Read MoreFamily-Friendly Fun: Top 15 Things to Do with Kids in Starkville
Starkville offers numerous activities for families with children. Whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors or engage in educational and entertaining experiences, there’s something for everyone.
Read MoreThe Story of the Civil Rights Movement in Starkville
The stories of the Civil Rights Movement in Starkville, Mississippi, and The South have been chronicled through video interviews in a digital oral and public history project at Mississippi State University. Unity Park in Downtown Starkville honors the contributions of local, Mississippi, and national Civil Rights leaders.
Read MoreStarkville’s Blues Music Trail Markers
Home to several blues artists, Oktibbeha County and Starkville are part of the Mississippi Blues Trail, which highlights the contributions of artists who lived in the area.
Read MoreJohnny Cash Country Music Trail Marker
Starkville is home to the Johnny Cash Country Music Trail Marker, unveiled in 2021. The Mississippi Country Music Trail marker is located at the corner of Mississippi 182 and Jackson Street.
Read MoreTour Starkville’s Historic Buildings
Starkville and Mississippi State University are home to several historic buildings including the Hotel Chester, constructed in 1925, the Starkville City Jail where Johnny Cash was incarcerated overnight, and the Overstreet School built in 1897.
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