West Point
A
flourishing downtown area captures the spirit of West Point. The town's
historic buildings, old-fashioned Main Street and beautiful, wooded parks
are the heart of civic pride. Add a giving, can-do community attitude
and a strong sense of togetherness, and it's little wonder West Point
has twice been named in Norman Crampton's 100 Best Small Towns in
America.
Activities in West Point focus on getting out and enjoying the town. An
abandoned railroad converted to a walking trail, The Kitty Bryan Dill
Memorial Parkway joins five city parks along its route. Picnic areas,
arbors, gazebos and a windmill dot its path.
The
usually serene grounds of Sallie Kate Winters Park swell with 30,000 visitors
for the Prairie Arts Festival - repeatedly listed as one of the top 20
events in the Southeast. Shoppers arrive early to browse the wares of
over 600 vendors.
And if you feel like spending more than a day with Mother Nature, head
to Town Creek Recreation Area, stake out a camping site along the Tombigbee
River, then take off on the hiking and biking trails.
Golfers will rejoice when they approach the first tee of Old Waverly and
its beautiful residential community, listed by Golf Digest as one of America's
100 greatest golf courses. Bob Cupp and Jerry Pate incorporated the natural
beauty of the local rolling hills when designing the course; it's not
unusual to find a deer grazing near your lie.
For a fascinating look at local history, visit Waverley Mansion. Waverley
was built in 1852 and served as home to the original builder's family
until the last descendent died in 1913. The mansion sat vacant for nearly
50 years before it was purchased and completely restored by a local couple.
Today, it's hard to believe this opulent tour home was once an abandoned
ruin. With its unique octagonal cupola and striking, free-standing twin
staircases, Waverley is an outstanding example of antebellum architecture.
Read
what people like yourself have to say about West Point:
Dr. Bill East and his wife Mary describe West Point, their home of two years, as both "the smallest place we've ever lived" and "a community that has it all."
Mississippi
Living: What made you choose West Point?
The Easts: Our children and grandchildren had relocated from Meridian
to West Point, so when it was time for us to retire, we decided to join
them here.
Mississippi Living: How are you involved in the community?
The Easts: We volunteer with Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers. As
members of the Clay County Geneaolgical Society, we're helping research
a book on veterans from Clay County. Bill is head of the Clay County Chapter
of the American Red Cross.
Mississippi Living: What are some of the qualities you like the
most about West Point?
The Easts: West Point is a lovely, clean, patriotic town. There's
a real can-do spirit here - everyone who in the community seems to genuinely
be interested and involved in the community. The residential properties
are very well maintained, the downtown park system is a focal point and
neighbors are always ready to help each other out. There's excellent police
visibility here, so we always feel safe. People of all ages know each
other, from retired folks to young families with small children. You could
honestly compare West Point to Mayberry, USA.
Facts
and Figures |
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| Population: | 12,145 |
| Hospital Beds: | 60 |
| Physicians: | 20 |
| Average cost of Home: | $85,000 |
| Average Cost
of a New 2,000 sq. ft. Brick Home on a half-acre lot: |
$130,000 |
| Tax on $100,000 Home with Homestead Exemption: | (under
age 65): $933 (65 and older): $467 |
| Places of Worship: | 32 |
| Denominations Represented: | 19 |
Commercial
passenger air service available Golden Triangle Regional Airport
(15 miles south). |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
West Point/Clay County Community
Growth Alliance
510 E. Broad Street
West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-494-5121
1-866-494-5127
Fax: 662-494-6396
E-mail: asmith@westpointms.org
Website: www.westpointms.org
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