Discover Pontotoc
Accommodation in Pontotoc
Pontotoc combines cultural history with a market focused on local products and a variety of ways to spend an active day. A Mississippi Blues Trail marker tells the story of Pontotoc County’s musical heritage, while Howard Stafford Park and its lake offer a different kind of attraction. For planning purposes, it helps to consider these topics separately: they range from local history and music to water, golf, and a long rail-trail route.
Post Office History, Landmark, and Blues
The Town Square Post Office and Museum opened in August 1998. The Town Square Post Office is a fully functioning historic contract postal facility. Another point of interest is Pontotoc Cemetery, which was designated a Mississippi Landmark on August 1, 1984. This dated designation offers a different perspective from the musical interpretation presented by the Blues Trail marker.
The Mississippi Blues Trail marker in Pontotoc provides information about Pontotoc County’s rich musical heritage. It identifies Ruby Elzy (1908–1943) as having been born in Pontotoc and mentions her appearance in the original Broadway cast of Porgy and Bess. The county’s musical heritage and Elzy’s biographical connection to Pontotoc stand side by side: her birthplace and Broadway appearance mark different points in her life.
Local Products at the Farmers Market
The Pontotoc Farmers Market focuses on where its products come from. Only locally grown and made products are sold; most of the products offered are harvested in Pontotoc. The market is therefore focused on local goods, and Pontotoc is specifically the harvest location for most of them. If you plan to visit the market during your trip, check the current offerings: vendors and market practices can change.
Lake, Trail, and Golf
Howard Stafford Park is within Pontotoc’s city limits and features an 80-acre lake. Largemouth bass, bream, and catfish have been stocked in the lake. This adds a specific landscape feature to the area’s cultural attractions; the fish species and size give the body of water a distinctive profile.
The Tanglefoot Trail is a 44.5-mile paved rail-trail that passes through Pontotoc, Union, and Chickasaw counties. It is used for cycling, and jogging and walking are also possible. Unlike the lake within the city limits, the trail offers a long route through several counties, with opportunities for different kinds of exercise.
Pontotoc Country Club is about 10 miles east of Pontotoc and features an 18-hole golf course. Golf carts are available to the public; check current policies before your visit. This golf option differs from both the lake and the rail-trail that crosses several counties, in its approximate location as well as its clearly defined offering.
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If you’re planning a golf-focused trip, the country club’s approximate location, about 10 miles east of Pontotoc, provides a useful reference point. The Tanglefoot Trail, meanwhile, runs through Pontotoc, Union, and Chickasaw counties.
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