I love this house, since moving to the area I have been multiple times. The house is beautiful and…read moreyou can walk through the whole place. The man who takes care of the place is wonderful. If he is not busy he will give you a tour and he is very funny and personable. He knows a lot about the house and is very respectful of history. I have taken everyone who has come to visit me to tour this house. It is really a treasure.

This is the original site of the Coldwater, Mississippi. The town was founded in 1856 and…read moreincorporated in 1872. When the plans were laid for the Arkabutla Dam to be built, it would flood the town of Coldwater, so they moved the town and approximately seven hundred residents one mile south of here. What a col.bit of history.

Another scary narrow high bridge, the Helena Bridge carries US-49 across the Mississippi River and…read morejoins the communities of Helena Arkansas with Lula Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and was initially a toll bridge but is since free. It is a cantilever bridge that continues for an insane 5,204 feet and has a clearance of 119 feet down to the river with a single (narrow) lane in each direction. And believe me, when you're looking at that three foot concrete barrier and seeing that massive distance down to the water, oh my goodness. If you're looking for a frightening crossing, this is it. If you're looking for something a whole lot more peaceful, try either of the bridges in Memphis (upriver to the north) or the Greenville bridge (downriver to the south) or the Vicksburg bridge (even further downriver). I've now crossed the Mississippi on all of those bridges as well as the ones (south to north) in Baton Rouge, Cairo, Cape Girardeau, five in the Saint Louis area, Hannibal, La Crosse and two in the Minneapolis area. Woo hoo! [Review 2294 of 2024 - 359 in Arkansas - 23309 overall]

Small town post office in the small town of Arkabutla, Mississippi. Basically, it serves its…read morepurpose.

As good a public library as you will find in any larger city. It's clean, well maintained and…read morestaffed by friendly knowledgeable folks. They are getting it done with less. Good job!

This post office is fully stocked with shipping supplies (available for purchase). The facility is…read moreclean and well-maintained. The employees are super nice, and just for the holidays, they were offering a free gift (gag or nice), just for purchasing a book of postage stamps. Wow, how nice of the employees to do that!

If you're into history with a side of goosebumps, Fredonia Cemetery is the spot. Tucked beside the…read moreold Fredonia Church (built in 1848, the oldest in Panola County), this little graveyard feels frozen in time. Weathered headstones from the 1800s lean under mossy trees, and local legends whisper of Civil War soldiers, enslaved people, and even a poisoning that left restless spirits nearby. The slave gallery in the church still stands, adding another haunting layer of history. Quiet, eerie, and unforgettable--perfect for history buffs and ghost hunters alike.

Subscribe to their e-mail blasts for up and coming Helena events. I use it, and it may be the only…read moresource for this information in town!