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Introduction to Leland, Mississippi
Leland, Mississippi, in Washington county, is 85 miles SE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and 130 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 5,502 residents in the city.
Leland History
Captain James Alexander Feltus purchased a plantation in the present day city of Leland in January of 1876. The Memphis and Vicksburg Railroad first entered the area in October of 1882. The city adopted its current name on February 16, 1885. Leland was incorporated as a town on February 20, 1886. It became the City of Leland in March 1929. It is also the hometown of Jim Henson, a renowned puppeteer in the history of American television.
Leland and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Leland
Golfers can spend their free hours at the Greenville Public Golf Course or the Greenwood Country Club. The Highway 61 Blues Museum and the Old Number 1 Firehouse Museum are also popular local spots. One can also plan a trip to the Winterville Indian Mounds State Park.
Leland Transportation
Mid Delta Regional Airport is nearby.
Leland Higher Education
Delta State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Holmes Community College, Mississippi Delta Community College and many other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.
Leland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Comparing Leland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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