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Introduction to Cleveland, Mississippi
Cleveland, Mississippi, in Bolivar county, is 80 miles SE of
Cleveland History
Cleveland was named in the honor of President Grover Cleveland. It was formed in 1869 and was originally served by the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railroad. Prior to adopting its current name, the city was known as Fontaine and Coleman's Station. Moses W. Coleman built the first home of the area. It was renamed Sims in 1885. Cleveland was incorporated on March 25, 1886.
Cleveland and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Cleveland
There are several parks at Cleveland where one can spend their leisure hours, including the East Side Park, Firemans Park, Bear Pen Park and Shady Grove Park. The Delta State Golf Course is an ideal destination for golfers. Cleveland also organizes Octoberfest and the Crosstie Arts Festival every year.
Cleveland Transportation
Little Rock National is the nearest major airport.
Cleveland Higher Education
Delta State University is located in the city. Mississippi Delta Community College and Mississippi Valley State University also offer higher educational facilities.
Cleveland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Cleveland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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 | Cleveland Colleges Cleveland colleges and trade schools. |
 | Cleveland Hotels & Travel Cleveland hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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