About Sherman Mississippi
Incorporated by the Mississippi Legislature in 1888,
Sherman, Mississippi (more appropriately known as the "Heart of the Tri-Counties") is a unique town of just over 4 sq miles that straddles Pontotoc, Union and Lee counties in Northeastern Mississippi.
Sherman was settled in 1886. The early settlers were John Witt, A. F. Witt, I. John Johnson, J. I. Wade, W. A. Witt and family, R. P. Kelly (who built the first residence after the town was located) W. D. Banks, Taylor Sirratt, Bill Thomason, and J. A. Livingston.
The first church was Baptist and organized in 1888 with twelve members. The minister was J. D. Austin, and the members were W. A. Witt and wife, John W. Witt, Miss Beulah and Ara Witt, Rose Witt, Mrs. Sarah Pitts, and daughter, Mrs. Jane Martin, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, and D. C. Johnson.
The first school was located where Captain Shand's residence now, 1939, stands. The teachers were George Potter and Mrs. Nannie Cypert. The Mississippi Normal Institute was located in 1889. J. N. Davis was the founder and it was organized by John Witt, A. F. Witt S. W. Banks, S. E. McCarly, J. A. Livingston, Press Kelly, and J. I. Wade. The teachers were D. W. Davis, J. Y. Tucker, D. C. Langston, and Miss Ella Davis.
Some outstanding citizens were Joe Price, who later became state auditor, George Austin, John Witt, Charlie Baker, Miss Jetty Wade, a teacher, Miss Frankie King, Miss Nannie King, Claude Hall, superintendent of a school in Texas, Mrs. N. L. Thompson, Dick Davis, W. T. Brown, cashier of Bank of Sherman, S. L. McNeil, Dr. W. B. Phillips, J. Y. Wright, Sam Hall, W. S. Banks, W. R. Bruce, W. A. Gillespie, Calvin Tucker, J. Witt, and Dick Davis who was consul to France and is now in Greece.
Sherman: A great place to work
Sherman is nested near some of the most active manufacturing areas in the Southeast. Just a short drive from Tupelo, our small town offers jobs of it's own as well as the small-town, close-knit community environment that so many seek. We can offer everything from apartment living to lavish country-side homes spanning our 4 square miles.
Business is at the heart of this small community making Sherman an ideal choice to raise a young family or even retire after long years of service to a nearby company.
Most recently, Sherman has helped usher in the building and operation of Toyota Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs and welcomes Thompson Caterpillar with its massive plant to build and assemble top-of-the-line machinery.
Sherman: A great place to live
A medical clinic staffed with well-qualified nurse practitioners provide quality health care for the entire Tri-County area. A full-service pharmacy provides affordable prescriptions and will gladly deliver inside the city limits.
A highly-trained volunteer fire department and Emergency Response Team are always on hand for emergency situations.
Sherman is home to three eateries, including The Railroad Cafe, located inside Wild Bills; Big R Drive In, located on 3rd Ave.; and Cravin' Catfish, voted Best Overall Restaurant in Pontotoc County by the Pontotoc Progress readers' poll. Cravin' Catfish is located on Cementery Lane.
Red Line Market, and Dollar General make it convenient for residents to shop without having to drive very far at all. BancorpSouth and the United States Postal Service compliment the conveniences Sherman offers.
Two ball fields serve as the meeting place for local and regional baseball and softball teams. Both fields are fully lighted and share a full service concession stand.
Children can enjoy the playground located at Sherman Park while families and friends can enjoy getting together at the large Pavilion.
Be sure to stop by the Sherman Library Monday - Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. The Library is pleased to offer a wide selection of books and periodicals, as well as computer service. The Library is located right next to Town Hall at Sherman Park.
Incorporated by the Mississippi Legislature in 1888,
Sherman, Mississippi (more appropriately known as the "Heart of the Tri-Counties") is a unique town of just over 4 sq miles that straddles Pontotoc, Union and Lee counties in Northeastern Mississippi.
Sherman was settled in 1886. The early settlers were John Witt, A. F. Witt, I. John Johnson, J. I. Wade, W. A. Witt and family, R. P. Kelly (who built the first residence after the town was located) W. D. Banks, Taylor Sirratt, Bill Thomason, and J. A. Livingston.
The first church was Baptist and organized in 1888 with twelve members. The minister was J. D. Austin, and the members were W. A. Witt and wife, John W. Witt, Miss Beulah and Ara Witt, Rose Witt, Mrs. Sarah Pitts, and daughter, Mrs. Jane Martin, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, and D. C. Johnson.
The first school was located where Captain Shand's residence now, 1939, stands. The teachers were George Potter and Mrs. Nannie Cypert. The Mississippi Normal Institute was located in 1889. J. N. Davis was the founder and it was organized by John Witt, A. F. Witt S. W. Banks, S. E. McCarly, J. A. Livingston, Press Kelly, and J. I. Wade. The teachers were D. W. Davis, J. Y. Tucker, D. C. Langston, and Miss Ella Davis.
Some outstanding citizens were Joe Price, who later became state auditor, George Austin, John Witt, Charlie Baker, Miss Jetty Wade, a teacher, Miss Frankie King, Miss Nannie King, Claude Hall, superintendent of a school in Texas, Mrs. N. L. Thompson, Dick Davis, W. T. Brown, cashier of Bank of Sherman, S. L. McNeil, Dr. W. B. Phillips, J. Y. Wright, Sam Hall, W. S. Banks, W. R. Bruce, W. A. Gillespie, Calvin Tucker, J. Witt, and Dick Davis who was consul to France and is now in Greece.
Sherman: A great place to work
Sherman is nested near some of the most active manufacturing areas in the Southeast. Just a short drive from Tupelo, our small town offers jobs of it's own as well as the small-town, close-knit community environment that so many seek. We can offer everything from apartment living to lavish country-side homes spanning our 4 square miles.
Business is at the heart of this small community making Sherman an ideal choice to raise a young family or even retire after long years of service to a nearby company.
Most recently, Sherman has helped usher in the building and operation of Toyota Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs and welcomes Thompson Caterpillar with its massive plant to build and assemble top-of-the-line machinery.
Sherman: A great place to live
A medical clinic staffed with well-qualified nurse practitioners provide quality health care for the entire Tri-County area. A full-service pharmacy provides affordable prescriptions and will gladly deliver inside the city limits.
A highly-trained volunteer fire department and Emergency Response Team are always on hand for emergency situations.
Sherman is home to three eateries, including The Railroad Cafe, located inside Wild Bills; Big R Drive In, located on 3rd Ave.; and Cravin' Catfish, voted Best Overall Restaurant in Pontotoc County by the Pontotoc Progress readers' poll. Cravin' Catfish is located on Cementery Lane.
Red Line Market, and Dollar General make it convenient for residents to shop without having to drive very far at all. BancorpSouth and the United States Postal Service compliment the conveniences Sherman offers.
Two ball fields serve as the meeting place for local and regional baseball and softball teams. Both fields are fully lighted and share a full service concession stand.
Children can enjoy the playground located at Sherman Park while families and friends can enjoy getting together at the large Pavilion.
Be sure to stop by the Sherman Library Monday - Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. The Library is pleased to offer a wide selection of books and periodicals, as well as computer service. The Library is located right next to Town Hall at Sherman Park.
