Historic Sites

Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

The Heritage Museum was established in 1976 as a bicentennial project. In a joint effort, it was a “labor of love” for many groups and individuals. It is housed in the old Mobile and Ohio railroad depot which was relocated to provide space for the museum.  The original flooring and outside walls of the museum were retained. The interior of the museum was modernized.  In the early 1980s, an additional room was added.  In 2008 the museum was completely renovated with new paint, carpet, display cases and newly designed exhibits.

On December 7, 2008 a grand reopening was held.  Over 300 visitors came that day.  Partial funding for the museum comes from the City of Starkville and from the Oktibbeha County Supervisors.  Funding is augmented by donations and grants.

The mission of the Heritage Museum is to collect artifacts pertaining to the history of Oktibbeha County.  Displays include photographs, native American artifacts, African-American memorabilia, military uniforms and memorabilia, aviation and agricultural exhibits, antique toys, medical and dental instruments, clothing, needlework and quilts.  Local businesses are prominently featured with a large cash register from a department store, a neon sign advertising a shoeshine parlor and furniture made by a local manufacturer.

Visitors to the museum are welcome.  Admission is free.  The museum is open from 1:00 to 4:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Group tours can be arranged at other times by calling Marion Honsinger at 324-1386 or by calling the museum at 323-0211.  The museum is located at 206 Fellowship Street in Starkville at the corner of Russell and Fellowship Streets across from Odd Fellows Cemetery.  For more information, contact Joan Wilson at 323-5220 or Marion Honsinger.

Heritage Museum holds HAM Radio program

The Friends of the Heritage Museum continue its "Our Community" series with a progam entitled "WHAT IS HAM RADIO." If you want to find out more about this fascinating and rewarding hobby, join us Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, 206 Fellowship Street in Starkville. For more information call 662-465-6225.

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