McAdams, Mississippi

McAdams is an unincorporated community in Attala County, Mississippi. It is located southwest of Kosciusko along Mississippi Highway 12.

The old Gowan Grocery Store in McAdams, Mississippi. For many years it was the local grocery, laundromat, and US Post Office

History

The community was settled by the McAdams family in 1847, when Joshua Teague McAdams settled in the community with eight of his children, building churches and the McAdams school. He also built and operated a cotton gin, and saw mill. Other early settlers were Alexander Gowan and his family, the Utz family, the Adcock family, and the Teague family. It grew to over 200 family members by 1887. Many moved on to Louisiana and Texas by 1898.

Schools

The Attala County School District serves students in grades seven through twelve

Notable people

Professional basketball player Billy Ray Bates^[1] grew up in McAdamsville.^[2]

References

Municipalities and communities of Attala County, Mississippi, United States County seat: Kosciusko Cities Kosciusko Towns Ethel McCool Sallis Unincorporated communities Hesterville McAdams Williamsville Zama Ghost town Sand Hill

Coordinates: 33°01′16″N 89°41′18″W / 33.02111°N 89.68833°W / 33.02111; -89.68833