Agriculture plays a huge role in the Magnolia State. So, it should come as no surprise that the state is filled with farms. However, these farms are more than just functional – some are downright delightful. Not convinced? Here are 12 picturesque farms that prove just how charming rural Mississippi really is.
- This charming barn is located in the peacefully quiet, slow paced community of Cotton Plant.
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- Dubbed “Barn Heaven” by the photographer, the Hills Region is filled with delightful barns – and this is just one of them.
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- Also located in the Hills Region, this beautiful red barn can be found in Pontotoc County, just south of Hurricane.
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- Though this barn, which was known as the “Big Red Barn,” has collapsed, no list of Mississippi farms would be complete without it.
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- Taken in Madison County, this picture perfect rural scene looks too good to be true.
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- Despite being a bit older, this Neshoba County barn hasn’t lost any of its charm.
Picture Mississippi Photography by Kim Hunt
- Located in the small town of Sledge, this is a mule barn, which was extremely popular before tractors.
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- A small community in south Mississippi, Agricola includes just a few businesses and some delightful farms, like this one.
Picture Mississippi Photography by Kim Hunt
- As one of the main crops in Mississippi, cotton farms are extremely common in the Delta.
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- This lovely old barn is hidden between Clarksdale and the tiny town of Lula.
Picture Mississippi Photography by Kim Hunt
- The only thing that says “rural Mississippi” more than a charming red barn is a field full of cows.
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- Despite its rundown state, this old barn hasn’t lost its appeal.
Picture Mississippi Photography by Kim Hunt
Rural Mississippi is absolutely charming! Have your own photos to share? Send them to: submit-ms@onlyinyourstate.com.
Picture Mississippi Photography by Kim Hunt
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
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