Ashland, Mississippi facts for kids
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Ashland, Mississippi
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Old Benton County Courthouse
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| Motto(s):
"Small Town Living, Big City Pride"
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Location of Ashland, Mississippi
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 Ashland, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Ashland, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Ashland, Mississippi
Location in North America
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Benton | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 551 | |
| • Density | 302.08/sq mi (116.62/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38603
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-02140 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0692421 | |
Ashland is a town in Benton County, Mississippi, United States and the county seat. The population was 551 at the 2020 census, down from 569 at the 2010 census. Ashland was incorporated on March 8, 1871, and has a Mayor-Aldermen form of government. Mitch Carroll is the 28th mayor of Ashland.
History
Ashland was established in 1871 as the county seat for the Benton County, which had been created the previous year. The Benton County Courthouse, the focus of the town's main square, was constructed in 1873. Many of Ashland's earliest residents had relocated from Salem, an older community to the west that had been destroyed during the Civil War.
Geography
Ashland is 18 miles (29 km) east of Holly Springs. The town is concentrated along Mississippi Highway 370, east of its intersection with Mississippi Highway 5. The Tennessee border is 14 miles (23 km) to the north.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ashland has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ashland has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 174 | — | |
| 1890 | 138 | −20.7% | |
| 1900 | 162 | 17.4% | |
| 1910 | 146 | −9.9% | |
| 1920 | 190 | 30.1% | |
| 1930 | 228 | 20.0% | |
| 1940 | 354 | 55.3% | |
| 1950 | 328 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 309 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 348 | 12.6% | |
| 1980 | 532 | 52.9% | |
| 1990 | 490 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 577 | 17.8% | |
| 2010 | 569 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 551 | −3.2% | |
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Education
Ashland Academy was established in Ashland in 1882.
Ashland is served by the Benton County School District. Ashland High School is the public high school in Ashland and serves students from Benton County, Mississippi.
Notable people
- Willie Mitchell, musician and owner of Hi Records
- Bill Renick, former Chief of Staff for Ronnie Musgrove
- Bill Stone, mayor of Ashland from 2001 to 2007
- Daniel B. Wright, U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district from 1853 to 1857
See also
In Spanish: Ashland (Misisipi) para niños
