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Website. City of Yazoo City. Yazoo City is the county seat of Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States. It was named after the Yazoo River, which, in turn was named by the French explorer Robert La Salle in 1682 as "Rivière des Yazous" in reference to the Yazoo tribe living near the river's mouth.
The greatest catastrophe to hit Yazoo City since the Civil War struck on an unusually windy May 25, 1904. A little boy playing with matches under his home set fire to it, only a block from the heart of the business district.
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Standing as the famous Gateway to the Delta, Yazoo City occupies a fabled spot in Mississippi’s culture and history. Tourists make the drive to Yazoo City a part of their trips through the state because of this rich history.
When you head north toward the flat Mississippi Delta from the state capital of Jackson, Yazoo County is your first stop for blues, history, shopping, legendary tales like the “Witch of Yazoo,” the great outdoors and more.
Feb 10, 2010 · Home | City of Yazoo City. Mission: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall develop and enhance value-based policies that provide a safe and affordable place to live, and produces a prosperous environment for its citizens, community, and City. Vision: Yazoo City is an epicenter of economic growth driven by high quality education and progressive ...
Yazoo City — Visit the Delta. Yazoo County, Mississippi, is a great place to visit year-round for anyone who enjoys an off-the-beaten-path adventure. Many people plan their visits to Yazoo County around our annual events, but there is always something uniquely Yazoo to see and do. Check out our Suggested Itineraries including Blues, Outdoors ...
Yazoo City, city, seat (1848) of Yazoo county, west-central Mississippi, U.S. It lies along the Yazoo River, 47 miles (76 km) northwest of Jackson. Founded as a planned community in 1826, it was later called Manchester; it was renamed for the Yazoo Indians in 1839.