Kosciusko's history is best understood by exploring its earlier name Redbud Springs.

This area of the Natchez Trace was the "Wild West" before settlers moved West of the Mississippi. Land speculators, a cattle industry, taverns and outlaws were part of the landscape here on what was then the American Frontier.

If you wanted a cut of beef, freshwater, or even hard drink Redbud Springs was the destination. David Choate opened an inn and store near the springs. It was called Choates Stand. Due to the bustling of people and merchants, Kosciusko was given the nickname, “The Beehive of the Hills.”

General Andrew Jackson arranged to purchase beef from Choate's Stand, and Jackson's soldiers camped near the springs on what is now the Kosciusko town square.

Both Union and Confederate soldiers used the trace during the Civil War. The old Natchez Trace did not disappear it runs through Kosciusko today where it lives on.

You can still feel the mystique of the old trace as you walk along Natchez street, and explore Choate's Stand and Redbud Springs park.

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HOLT & COMPANY

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

800 N. Jackson Street

SQUARE FLORAL COMPANY

FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP

119 N. Madison Street

THE HUNNY HOLE

FLEA MARKET

201 East Jefferson Street

SULLIVAN’S

DRUGS AND GIFTS

PHARMACY, GIFTS, HOME DECOR

109 Highway 12

ATTALA COUNTY CO-OP

FEED, SEED, CLOTHING, DECOR

447 Highway 12

RIVER BRIDGE CLOTHING CO.

CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES

7289 Highway 35 S.

JASON’S SOUTHERN TABLE

Voted Mississippi’s Best Steak

by the MS Beef Council

STEAKS AND SEAFOOD

112 N. Jackson Street

HONEY’S PLACE

SANDWICHES, SALAD, SOUP & MILKSHAKES

133 N. Madison Street

MUDSUGAR’S EATERY

BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER

108 N. Jackson Street

The Hetfield at The Riff House

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Guest Suite

117 West Jefferson Street

The Hendrix at The Riff House

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Guest Room

117 West Jefferson Street

Log Cabin at The Aisle

3 Bedrooms

2838 Niles Road

Glamping Tents at The Aisle

4 Separate Tents

2838 Niles Road

THE GUITAR ACADEMY

GUITAR AND PERCUSSION LESSONS

EVENT VENUE

117 West Jefferson Street

THE DANCE COMPANY

RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE DANCE

115 West Jefferson Street

MISSISSIPPI BIPPI DESIGNS

WATERCOLOR ART

JOVIAL ART CREATIVE

STUDIO

VINTAGE AND CUSTOM JEWELRY

MISSISSIPPI BLUES TRAIL

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE

SKIPWORTH

PERFORMING ARTS

CENTER

THE AISLE

WEDDINGS WITH

ON SITE ACCOMODATIONS

2838 NILES ROAD

BEHIND THE PINES

WEDDING AND RECEPTIONS

5582 HWY 429 SALLIS

THE MARY RICKS-THORNTON

CULTURAL CENTER

200 N. HUNTINGTON ST.

THE GUITAR ACADEMY

RECEPTION VENUE

ON HISTORIC COURTSQUARE

OLD TOWN STATION

WEDDING AND RECEPTIONS

410 OLD ETHEL ROAD

SQUARE FLORAL COMPANY

FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP

119 N. Madison Street

MARK IV

SALON AND MEDISPA

133 N. MADISON STREET

MASSAGE BY BRITTANY

INSIDE RELIANT THERAPY

VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE

CRAFT CLEANERS

DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY

207 E. JEFFERSON STREET

WAMBLE’S MACHINE & EQUIPMENT

MACHINIST, WELDERS, STEEL FABRICATION

MILL SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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