Houston, Mississippi

Houston, Mississippi, one of two county seats of Chickasaw County, is located 30 miles southwest of Tupelo and five miles west of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

The land on which Houston resides was donated to the city by Judge Joel Pinson on the condition that it would be named for Sam Houston, a childhood friend. The middle of town where the Chickasaw County Courthouse sits is called Pinson Square.

• The Carnegie Library located at 105 West Madison Street was the first Carnegie library built in the state of Mississippi.
• Houston hosts the annual spring and fall Mississippi Flywheel Festival in April and September.
• Jeff Busby, called the “Father of the Natchez Trace”, was from Houston. Mr. Busby, a US Senator, introduced legislation in the 1930s to establish the Natchez Trace Parkway.
• The new Tanglefoot Trail® "rails to trails" route is 43 miles long that connects Houston and New Albany. Bicyclists, walkers and joggers can enjoy the trail while visiting Houston.

The population of Houston was 3,543 in 2014.

• Bynum Mounds - milepost 232.4 - Indian History, Top 30 Favorite Site
• Tanglefoot Trail® - 43 mile-long rails to trails route - southern trailhead in Houston
• Bridges-Hall Manor Bed and Breakfast

Additional information about Houston, Mississippi:

• Directions, Map, Dining and Area Attractions
  
• Houston Bed and Breakfasts
• Houston Photo Gallery
• Natchez Trace - Houston Access / Exit Roads:
  • Mississippi Highway 8
• Festivals & Events:
  • Altis Marathon and Half Marathon on the Tanglefoot Trail - early April
  • Mississippi Valley Flywheel Festival - late April and late September
  • Houston Christmas Parade - December