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Greenwood is situated in Leflore County, Mississippi at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta, approximately 96 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi, and 130 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. The population was 18,425 at the 2000 census.

Today, in the twenty-first century, Greenwood is experiencing a renaissance. Its historic downtown boasts dozens of completed renovations with several others in progress. There are upscale shops, unique dining experiences, a boutique hotel, galleries and museums. All the while, Greenwood has retained its small-town beauty, Delta personality and deep-South hospitality.

Tourism: The establishment of Greenwood as a tourist destination came with the revitalization of Howard Street in historic Downtown Greenwood. Notable businesses that make their home on Howard Street include The Alluvian Hotel, The Alluvian Spa, The Viking Cooking School, The Mississippi Gift Company (offering exclusively Mississippi made food, gifts, pottery and art),Blue Parrot Restaurant and Veronica's Bakery, Olde World Antiques, Russell's Antiques, Turnrow Books (formerly Dancing Rabbit Bookstore), Matties (the best hamburger on the planet), Melon Patch (ladies' clothes), Sweet Pea (children's clothing), Fincher's Gifts, Traditions (gift store & frame shop), Ashley's Rug World, Fincher's Antiques and several bank headquarters.

Mississippi Valley State University – Greenwood Center
Mississippi Delta Community College – Greenwood Branch

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