About this city
Also known as: The Choctaw Capital
Nestled in the rolling timberlands of east-central Mississippi, Philadelphia serves as the historic county seat of Neshoba County. Incorporated in 1837, the city developed as a regional hub for agriculture and timber commerce. It stands proudly as the sovereign tribal headquarters of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, whose ancestors remained in the area after the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Philadelphia holds a heavy place in civil rights history as the site of the tragic 1964 Neshoba County civil rights workers' murders, a seminal event that shocked the nation. Today, the city tightly coordinates its cultural heritage preservation with a modern economy driven by high-tech manufacturing, commercial distribution, and the tribe's major Pearl River Resort gaming complexes.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Experience premium slot gaming, luxury water parks, and fine dining at the Pearl River Resort. Immerse yourself in indigenous Native American culture, crafts, and historical artifacts at the Choctaw Tribal Museum. Attend the legendary annual Neshoba County Fair to see its historic wooden cabins and harness racing.
