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Aberdeen County Monroe • City Population 6,172

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Attractions Aberdeen Architectural Driving Tour 204 E. Commerce St. • 662.369.9440 • 800.634.3538 www.aberdeenms.org

Enjoy an exterior glimpse at over 50 historic homes. Brochure available at the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau. Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open year-round. Admission is free. X

Blue Bluff Campground and Recreation Area 20051 Blue Bluff Rd. • 662.369.2832 • 800.634.3538 www.recreation.gov

Fishing, swimming, camping, picnic areas and hiking. Class A campground with 92 sites.

Evans Memorial Library 105 N. Long St. • 662.369.4601 www.tombigbee.lib.ms.us/evans

This library and museum, nationally known for its historical materials, houses volumes of genealogical research materials. Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. X

First Missionary Baptist Church 513 N. Matubba St. • 662.369.2542 • 800.634.3538 www.aberdeenms.org

One of the oldest historically African-American churches in the area. Although it was rebuilt in 1921, church records precede the turn of the 20th century. Open year-round. By appointment only. Free but donations are accepted.

Holliday Haven 609 S. Meridian St. • 662.369.9440 • 800.634.3538 www.aberdeenms.org

c. 1850. Completely restored Greek Revival mansion. Many original furnishings and memorabilia. By appointment only. $5 per person.

Lake Monroe 7 miles north of Aberdeen on Coontail Road 662.256.9637 • 800.634.3538 • www.mdwfp.com

Fishing, picnicking, boat ramp and camping.

The Magnolias 732 W. Commerce St. • 662.369.7956 www.magnoliasaberdeen.com

c. 1850. Beautiful antebellum home, furnished with antiques and featuring an unusual staircase. Weddings, receptions and special occasions. Open year-round. Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or by appointment. $5 adults. Group discount $3 for 20 or more. Senior discount $4. X

Morgan’s Landing Park 10186 Sharpley Bottom Rd. 662.369.7805 • 800.634.3538

Camping, boat ramp and covered pavilion with restrooms.

Old Aberdeen and Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery Off Highway 45 at South Poplar and Whitfield Street 662.369.9440 • 800.634.3538 • www.aberdeenms.org

Resting place for many pioneers and Civil War veterans, including Jeffrey Forrest, brother of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. Beautiful monuments. Brochure guide available at the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau. Open year-round. Daily, dawn to dusk. Admission free. X

Sanders Place 204 College St. • 662.369.9440 • 800.634.3538 www.aberdeenms.org

c. 1898. This Free Classic Queen Anne home recently underwent restoration and has been one of Aberdeen’s major landmarks for more than 100 years. Features original moldings, fine, pristine woodwork and period antiques. Open year-round. By appointment only. $5 per person.

Shadowlawn 303 S. Franklin St. 662.369.9440 • 800.634.3538 www.aberdeenms.org

c. 1874. Italianate-Victorian home features plaster moldings, extensive collections of quilts, clocks and antiques. By appointment only. $5 per person.

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 503 Highway 25 South 662.256.8302 • 800.634.3538 www.aberdeenms.org

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