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Long before Europeans migrated to America, the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian nations settled in the Delta’s marsh and swampland. In 1830, the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek was signed by Choctaw Chief Greenwood Leflore, opening the swampland to European settlers.

The first settlement on the banks of the Yazoo River was a trading post founded by John Williams in 1830 and known as Williams Landing. In 1844 it was incorporated as “Greenwood,” named after Chief Greenwood Leflore. Growing into a strong cotton market, the key to the city’s success was based on its strategic geographic location in the heart of the Delta. The city served as a shipping point to New Orleans, Louisiana, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri. Greenwood continued to prosper until the latter part of the American Civil War.

The end of the Civil War in the mid-1860’s and the following year of Reconstruction severely diminished the cotton industry and crippled the city’s previously thriving economy. Greenwood saw very little growth during these years of hardship.

The arrival of railroads in the 1880’s saved the city. Once again, Greenwood emerged as a prime shipping point for cotton. Downtown’s Front Street bordering the Yazoo bustled with cotton factors and other related businesses. The city continued to prosper in this way well into the 1940’s.

Today, in the twenty-first century, Greenwood is experiencing a renaissance. Its historic downtown boasts dozens of completed renovations with several others in progress. All the while, Greenwood has retained its small-town beauty, Delta personality and deep-South hospitality. (Greenwood CVB)

Arts and Entertainment

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to arts and entertainment. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, cultural events, and organizations that are based in or related to this locality.

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This category is for websites about information and organizations related to arts and entertainment. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, and cultural events.

Please note that the websites of some businesses related to arts and entertainment are listed elsewhere. When the technical or commercial aspect is seen to overshadow the creative side, as with recording studios, production companies, and stores selling recorded music or cameras, the sites are listed in the Business and Economy category instead.

Includes sites for regional artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events, institutions, and organizations.

Guides and Directories

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This category is for general interest guides and directories for the locality as a whole. Submit single-topic sites to the appropriate category.

For example, submit dining guides to Business and Economy in the subcategory titled Restaurants and Bars when available, and on-line hotel reservations guides to Travel and Tourism in the subcategory titled Lodging when available.

Recreation and Sports

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to recreation and sports. Topics include local activities such as baseball, basketball, bicycling, birding, boating, camping, crafts, fishing, football, gambling, golf, hunting, martial arts, scouting, skiing and soccer as well as hobbies such as games and model trains.

Some business sites such as sporting goods stores should instead be submitted to Business and Economy in the subcategory of Shopping/Sporting Goods when available. Compare existing listings for best results.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

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  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
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  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to recreation and sports. Topics include local activities such as baseball, basketball, bicycling, birding, boating, camping, crafts, fishing, football, gambling, golf, hunting, martial arts, scouting, skiing and soccer as well as hobbies such as games and model trains.

Some business sites such as sporting goods stores should instead be submitted to Business and Economy in the subcategory of Shopping/Sporting Goods when available. Compare existing listings for best results.

Society and Culture

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to the history and composition of the people of the area.

Topics include clubs and lodges, reunions, women, men, seniors, youth, activism, alternative sexuality, social-service organizations, disability resources, genealogy, history, personal pages, activism, animal welfare, politics, folklore, human rights, labor, religion, and various sub-groups of the population.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

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  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
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  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to the history and composition of the people of the area.

Topics include clubs and lodges, reunions, women, men, seniors, youth, activism, alternative sexuality, social-service organizations, disability resources, genealogy, history, personal pages, activism, animal welfare, politics, folklore, human rights, labor, religion, and various sub-groups of the population.

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