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Kosciusko, Mississippi
Kosciusko is a city of 6,933 people in Attala County, Mississippi.
Why visit Kosciusko
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Magnolia Bible College.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Kosciusko
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kosciusko
Kosciusko is a city in and the county seat of Attala County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kosciusko had a population of 7,114.
From the Wikipedia article Kosciusko, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Magnolia Bible College
School · 0.8 mi
Private Christian Bible college in Kosciusko, Mississippi, U.S
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes11
El Rodeo Family Mexicon
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
1050 Veterans Memorial Drive, Kosciusko
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
401 Highway 12 East, Kosciusko
Mo-We 07:00-20:00; Th-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 0.7 mi
354 Highway 12 East, Kosciusko
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
360 Highway 12 East, Kosciusko
Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-24:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi
44 Veterans Memorial Drive, Kosciusko
Mo-Th 10:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:30
History
Shortly before the War of 1812, David Choate, a French trader along with his wife, a Choctaw, opened the Choate Stand, an inn along the Natchez Trace. They chose a location near the intersection of the trace and a cross path that led to the Creek Indian Nation, where there was a natural spring to provide fresh water, at the approximate location of the current town square. Journals from the war of 1812 indicate that Andrew Jackson received supplies at Choate Stand. In 1850, the Choate family was forcibly removed to Indian Territory in Oklahoma by the Indian Removal Act, signed by Andrew Jackson. In 2017 Kosciusko inaugurated an annual Return to Redbud Springs Festival to honor this history.
The settlement was at one time named Red Bud Springs for a natural spring that was present in the city. Later, Redbud Springs was renamed Kosciusko, for General Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish officer who served with the Continental Army and assisted its military efforts during the American Revolution. His name has been anglicized as 'Kosciusko'.
Throughout the 19th century, cotton was the predominant crop, and remains important in the area.
In 1893, Central Mississippi College opened in Kosciusko; it was a private segregated school for African American students established by the local Baptist associations. Kosciusko was the location of Magnolia Bible College from 1976 to 2008.
From the History section of Kosciusko, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship11
Old First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Church North Jackson
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
711 North Jackson Street, Kosciusko
Kosciusko First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
110 East Washington Street, Kosciusko
Parkway Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
1020 South Huntington Street, Kosciusko
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Kosciusko Senior High School
School · 1.2 mi
415 Veterans Memorial Drive, Kosciusko
Healthcare1
Map of Kosciusko
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 5.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 36°F | 6.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 43°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 52°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 5.8 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kosciusko Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Attala County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kosciusko-Attala County Airport (OSX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Carthage 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Eupora 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Canton 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Greenwood 47 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gluckstadt 47 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Yazoo City 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Forest 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Madison 51 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Starkville 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Grenada 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Attala County Mississippi Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Southern architecture (6), Petrasechler, CC BY-SA 3.0
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