Why Benton County?
Close to everything.
Benton County offers a rural setting with close access to major cities, industrial sites, and metropolitan areas.
27 miles from Blue Springs, MS Toyota Facilities
65 miles from Memphis, TN
46 miles from Olive Branch, MS
42 miles from Tupelo, MS
33 miles from Oxford, MS & University of Mississippi on Hwy 30
16 miles from New Albany, MS
75 miles from Tunica, MS
170 miles from Birmingham, AL
A Day on the Water - Snow Lake Shores
Around 1956, a partnership of three men organized to develop a residential subdivision that became known as Snow Lake Shores. In 1957, Big Snow Lake was created by building a dam on a local stream. Snow Lake Shores was established in 1958 as a private, restricted resort community. After 38 years of existence, Snow Lake Shores was incorporated as a town in 1996. Although the permanent resident population of Snow Lake Shores stands at around 300, that figure can grow to over 900 during the summer months as seasonal residents and vacationers come to the community.
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Holly Springs National Forest
Benton County shares parts of the historic Holly Springs National Forest. The Holly Springs National Forest, located in north-central Mississippi, provides a public treasure of sparkling small lakes nestled among the lovely greens of upland hardwoods, pine forests, and unique bottomlands. This national forest may be easy to consider as just ordinary. That is hardly the case! The Holly Springs National Forest works towards encouraging the native communities, eliminating non-native invasive species like kudzu, restoring short-leaf pine ecosystems, and providing many services to the public.
Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Park offers activities for everyone. Sports facilities include two pickle ball courts. There are also 2 play areas, and a fitness trail explore. The park also includes a large pavilion that can be reserved by contacting the county courthouse at 662-224-6303. Be sure to visit the veterans memorial that includes an army tank while at the park.