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Itawamba County
The
idea for Mississippi State Welcome Centers began as part of the Highway
Beautification Act of 1965. The Itawamba County Welcome Center is
located in the northeastern part of the state, known as the Hills regions.
Perched on a hillside that is a tiny piece of the western tip of the Appalachians
overlooking Highway 78.
Itawamba County was the tenth to open in the state, celebrating the Grand
Opening on August 13, 1992.
The Williamsburg design of the building reflects the antebellum history
of the state. The design depicted the antebellum south complete
with a surrounding veranda, brass chandeliers and a fireplace with the
Mississippi State Seal displayed above it.
The
Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division is responsible for
staffing the welcome center. Each staff member is extensively trained
and certified in public relations and Mississippi facts and history. Twenty-four
hour security and maintenance on the building and grounds are provided
by the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
Ann Miller, Supervisor
Itawamba County Welcome Center
Highway 78
Tremont, Mississippi 38876
662.652.3330
Fax: 662.652.3332
itawamba@mississippi.org
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