Yazoo City, MS Road Trips
Plan drives from Yazoo City, MS with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
209 mi
Biloxi, MS
Quickest Drive
4h 20m
Biloxi, MS
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Yazoo City, MS at a Glance
Founded
1824
Elevation
112 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Yazoo City, MS
A sampling of people born in Yazoo City, MS.
Stella Stevens
1938–2023
American actress (1938–2023)
Haley Barbour
1947
Governor of Mississippi
Mike Espy
1953
25th United States Secretary of Agriculture
Lawrence Gordon
1936
American film, television and executive producer (born 1936)
James P. Clarke
1854–1916
American politician (1854-1916)
Michael Henderson
1951–2022
American musician (1951–2022)
Lynn Hamilton
1930–2025
American actress (1930-2025)
Clay Johnson
1956
American basketball player
Fletcher Cox
1990
American football player (born 1990)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Yazoo City, MS.
Afro-American Sons and Daughters Hospital
hospital in Mississippi, United States
Augustus J. Oakes House
historic residence in Yazoo City, Mississippi
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Traveler Guide to Yazoo City, MS
Yazoo City is a city in Yazoo County, Mississippi in the Delta region.
1 Glenwood Cemetery. Site of grave of this fabled Witch of Yazoo City that emerged out of an inferno event that engulfed Yahoo City in the beginning of the early 20th century, characterized by the local author Willie Morris of My Dog Skip fame whose grave is also here. (updated Aug 2021)
1 Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 12595 Mississippi 149 (gravel roads provide access from visitor center), ☏ +1 662-836-3005. Mississippi Delta bottomland swamp providing habitat for deer and gators and things. What might be just as interesting is the bald cypress swamp. Trails and birding opportunities. Just watch out for hunters. (updated Aug 2021)
El Palenque, 322 E Canal Street, ☏ +1 622 751-8888. Mexican restaurant, run by Mexicans and for Mexicans. Great food (and fresh) and nice service, one of the few places open on Sundays.
Best Western Gateway Inn, 286 Wyeth Ln, ☏ +1 662 716-0930, fax: +1 662 716-0931. Days Inn, 1801 Jerry Clower Blvd, ☏ +1-662-746-1877. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Relax Inn.
Amtrak serves Yazoo City on its City of New Orleans line through Chicago, Memphis, Jackson, and New Orleans. The 1 train station is at W Broadway and N Water St.
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