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Also known as: Birthplace of Kermit the Frog
Nestled along the scenic banks of Deer Creek in Washington County, Leland is a historic small town at the very heart of the Mississippi Delta's agricultural and musical landscape. Incorporated in 1886, the town developed as a prominent hub for cotton trading and railway logistics, surrounded by vast, fertile plantation lands. Leland holds a legendary place in American pop-culture and music history; it is the childhood home of Jim Henson, the visionary creator of The Muppets, who found inspiration for Kermit the Frog along the town’s muddy creek banks. Additionally, it sits squarely on the Mississippi Blues Trail, having nurtured iconic blues musicians like Johnny Winter and Jimmy Reed. Today, Leland maintains its classic Delta farming heritage while thriving as a center for historical folklore and agricultural research.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Tour the interactive puppets, original sketches, and childhood memorabilia at Jim Henson’s Delta Boyhood Exhibit. Walk the scenic historic pathways and see centuries-old cypress trees along Deer Creek. Explore deep regional blues lore and rare vinyl records at the Highway 61 Blues Museum.
