Pontotoc, Mississippi
Pontotoc County Courthouse
Pontotoc is located in northeast Mississippi about 20 miles west of Tupelo and about 15 miles northwest of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Pontotoc is a Chickasaw word meaning "Land of Hanging Grapes". Chickasaw lived in this until the 1830s when they were forced to move to Indian Territory through Indian Removal.
The population of Pontotoc was 5,625 in 2010
Pontotoc, Mississippi Featured Points of Interest
Tanglefoot Trail® Pontotoc Gateway
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Things to See and Do
- Tanglefoot Trail® Pontotoc Gateway Pontotoc is near the mid-point of the Tanglefoot Trail®. The trail is a 43 mile-long, 10 foot wide "rails to trails" route for bicyclists and walkers.
Additional Information about Pontotoc, Mississippi
- Directions, Map, Dining and Area Attractions
- Natchez Trace - Houston Access / Exit Roads:
Pontotoc Festivals & Events:
- Pontotoc 4th of July Celebration - 4th of July
- Bodock Festival - late August
- Pontotoc Christmas Parade - early December