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Carrollton
Incorporated on February 19, 1836, Carrollton has one of the largest historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of these are located along Lexington Street or are within walking distance of the Carroll-ton Courthouse.  One such building is the Masonic Lodge #36, one of the oldest lodges in continual existence in the state.

The Carrollton Community House was built in 1935 with WPA labor. The structure is one of the few remaining log buildings of this type. The Community House was recently restored to near original condition.  It serves as a meeting place for family reunions, weddings, and other social and educational events.  To rent the Community House, contact the Carrollton Town Hall. 

The oldest cemetery in the county is located at the southeastern edge of town. 

Four of the five Carrollton Churches are featured in Historic Churches of Mississippi.  Tours of all five churches are available upon request.  Call 662-237-0222 or 662-237-6926.


Places of Interest
Bear March M. B. Church – Jackson Street
Carroll County Bank – Lexington Street
Carroll County Courthouse – Lexington Street
Carroll County Market – Lexington Street
Carroll County Picture Show – Lexington Street
Carrollton Baptist Church – W. Washington Street
Carrollton Community House – Lexington Street
Carrollton Methodist Church – Green St
Carrollton North Carrollton Library – Lexington
Carrollton Presbyterian Church – Green Street
Coach’s Antiques – Lexington Street
Grace Episcopal Church – E. Washington Street
Helms Chapel – Jackson Street
Merrill Museum – across from the Courthouse
Miss Sippy’s Coffee Shop – Lexington Street
Natalie’s Park – Lexington & Hwy 82
Peppercorn Grill –Hwy 17

North Carrollton
Chartered on March 31, 1899, North Carrollton developed around the train tracks and depot that Georgia Pacific laid in 1889. North Carrollton, located north of Carrollton, across the Big Sand Creek, is still a separate town. 

The Carroll County Recreation Park is located at the edge of North Carrollton, on Hwy 35.  This state of the art complex hosts games for youth and adults alike.  J.Z. George High School calls the complex home as does the summer youth league and the fall soccer league.  During the summer, USSSA baseball tournaments are held at the complex as well.  Soon, an outdoor classroom and nature trail across Beasley Creek will be open for visitors to enjoy.  For more information, call 662-402-5376.

East of North Carrollton is the Evergreen Cemetery, where J.Z. George and H. D. Money are buried with their families.


Places of Interest
Anderson’s Pharmacy and Downtown Gifts – Main Street
Beach Bums, too – Main Street
Carroll County Recreation Park – Hwy 35
Cox Appliance & Hardware – Main Street
Evergreen Cemetery – Cemetery Road
Kozy Kitchen – George Street
Mitch’s Gym – Love Street
North Carroll Fish & Steak House – Hemingway Street
North Carrollton Baptist Church – George Street
North Carrollton Methodist Church – Williamson Street
People’s Bank & Trust – Main Street
Rayburn’s Antiques – George Street
Sanders Market – Hemingway Street

 

Vaiden
Incorporated in 1860, Vaiden has many old homes. One of these, Heritage House, is now a showplace for touring and dining.  Two of the earliest families to move to the area were the Herons and Barksdales. One descendant, James Barksdale, is the founder of the Barksdale Reading Institute in Mississippi. The Vaiden Cemetery has many beautiful old markers, with family sections for the founding families.  It is also the resting place for veterans from the Spanish American War, the Civil War and the American Revolution.
Historic homes are intermingled with buildings from other eras, most notably the old Vaiden High School, an example of the art deco era.

Since the county high schools were combined several years ago, the old Vaiden High School complex serves the community as a meeting place and the site of the Vaiden Farmers Market.  Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, June - August, the Market opens at 9 am.

 

Places of Interest
Carroll County Courthouse – Front Street
Downtown Grill – Front Street
Guy’s Fish and Steak House – Hwy 35
Havens Memorial Methodist Church – Campbell Street
Heritage House – E. Court Street
Holmes County Bank – Lee Street
Lenard’s Leather – Hwy 35
Shongalo Presbyterian Church – E. Court Street
St. Clements Episcopal Church – Front Street
Stuckey’s Travel Stop – Hwy 35 & I-55
The Children’s Park – Mulberry Street
Vaiden Baptist Church – Mulberry Street
Vaiden Cemetery – Mulberry Street
Vaiden Friendship MB Church – Hwy 35
Vaiden Library – Lee Street
Vaiden Methodist Church – E. Court Street

 

Other Places of Interest
Antique Car Museum –  Hwy 82  East of Carrollton
Blue Ox Antique Lumber Company – North Carrollton area
Carriage House Candle Company - Hwy 82 at Carrollton
Cox Topiary Garden – Black Hawk area
Honeysuckle Farms – Vaiden area
John Hurt Museum - Avalon area
McAnerney’s Fish and Steak House – McCarley
Tollison Pottery – Vaiden area
Triple N Ranch – Hwy 35 North

 
For More Information

Carrollton Courthouse		662-237-9274
Carrollton Town Hall		662-237-4600
North Carrollton Town Hall		662-237-9268
Vaiden Courthouse		662-464-5476
Vaiden Town Hall		662-464-5266
Carroll County Extension Service		662-237-4413

 

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