Kosciusko, Mississippi
Kosciusko, the county seat of Attala County, is located 65 miles northeast of Jackson and less than one mile from the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Kosciusko is named for the Polish general Tadeusz Kościuszko, who assisted United States military efforts during the American Revolution. However the anglicized name omits the "z". Kosciusko was originally named Red Bud Springs for one of three natural springs that were present in the city. Locally the town name is pronounced Kah-zee-ESS-ko.
Kosciusko is the home of Magnolia Bible College and the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey.
Annual events include:
- Natchez Trace Festival - last Saturday in April
- June Jam (live music and sidewalk sale) - last Friday in June
- Central Mississippi Fair - first Wednesday thru Saturday of August
The population was 7,372 at the 2000 census.
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Additional Festivals & Events along/near the Natchez Trace Parkway
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