Eudora, Mississippi
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Eudora, Mississippi is an unincorporated, rural community located in southwestern DeSoto County
, Mississippi
(USA
) about 25 miles (40.2 km) south of Memphis, Tennessee
. The intersection of MS Hwy-301 & Old MS Hwy-304 has been the traditional heart of Eudora for decades.
The community has seen little growth in its history, unlike many other areas of Desoto County
which have experienced tremendous development due to suburban sprawl from Memphis
. The limited growth Eudora has seen, mostly new homes, likely results from its proximity to the casino district at Tunica Resorts (Robinsonville)
10 miles (16.1 km) to the west. Also spurring interest in the area is the 2007 opening of the I-69
freeway which makes commuting to Memphis easier. Eudora is served by this new route with exits at Fogg Road and MS Hwy 301.
DeSoto County, Mississippi
-Demographics:As of the census of 2005 estimate, there were 137,004 people, 38,792 households, and 30,102 families residing in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile . There were 40,795 housing units at an average density of 85 per square mile...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) about 25 miles (40.2 km) south of Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
. The intersection of MS Hwy-301 & Old MS Hwy-304 has been the traditional heart of Eudora for decades.
The community has seen little growth in its history, unlike many other areas of Desoto County
DeSoto County, Mississippi
-Demographics:As of the census of 2005 estimate, there were 137,004 people, 38,792 households, and 30,102 families residing in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile . There were 40,795 housing units at an average density of 85 per square mile...
which have experienced tremendous development due to suburban sprawl from Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
. The limited growth Eudora has seen, mostly new homes, likely results from its proximity to the casino district at Tunica Resorts (Robinsonville)
Tunica Resorts, Mississippi
Tunica Resorts is an unincorporated community located in northern Tunica County, Mississippi, United States, north of the county seat of Tunica. The community was originally named Robinsonville, but the name was changed in 2003. Locals still refer to the town by this name. The community is situated...
10 miles (16.1 km) to the west. Also spurring interest in the area is the 2007 opening of the I-69
Interstate 69 in Mississippi
The proposed Interstate 69 extension from Indianapolis southwest to Texas presently has a short piece completed in the U.S. state of Mississippi, south of Memphis, Tennessee. The south end is an at-grade intersection with the former route of MS 304 near Tunica Resorts, where Mississippi Highway 713...
freeway which makes commuting to Memphis easier. Eudora is served by this new route with exits at Fogg Road and MS Hwy 301.
Attractions
- Camp Currier: A 650 acres (2.6 km²) campground owned and operated by the Chickasaw CouncilChickasaw CouncilKia Kima Scout Reservation is a nationally accredited Boy Scout summer camp in in the foothills of the Ozarks in Hardy, Arkansas. The name "Kia Kima" means "Nest of the Eagles" in the Chickasaw language. Summer camp at Kia Kima generally begins during the 2nd week of June and runs through the...
of the Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of AmericaThe Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
, serving scouts from all over the Memphis regionMemphis Metropolitan AreaThe Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area, TN-MS-AR , more commonly known as The Mid-South, is the 41st largest among similarly designated areas in the United States. The metropolitan area covers eight counties in three states – Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas...
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- Arkabutla LakeArkabutla LakeArkabutla Lake is a reservoir on the Coldwater River in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is one of four Flood Damage Reduction reservoirs in northern Mississippi. With an annual visitation exceeding 2 million people, Arkabutla Lake accommodates a wide variety of recreational interest throughout...
: An 11000 acres (44.5 km²) reservoirReservoirA reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
built and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Popular with local fisherman, boaters and campers.
- Tunica Resorts (Robinsonville)Tunica Resorts, MississippiTunica Resorts is an unincorporated community located in northern Tunica County, Mississippi, United States, north of the county seat of Tunica. The community was originally named Robinsonville, but the name was changed in 2003. Locals still refer to the town by this name. The community is situated...
: The third-largest casino district in the nation.