In Coahoma County, historic waterways, blues history, and oxbow lakes offer distinct ways to explore the area. One specific point of reference in Coahoma is the Delma Furniss Hospitality Station.
Getting Around Coahoma
The Delma Furniss Hospitality Station is located at the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 61 in Coahoma. Check current operating details before setting out.
History of Coahoma County
In the context of Coahoma County, the Yazoo Pass served as a link between the Mississippi River, the Coldwater River, the Tallahatchie River, and the Yazoo River before a levee was built in 1856. On January 30, 1863, Union troops breached the levee at Moon Lake in Coahoma County. This was the first phase of Grant’s Yazoo Pass Expedition. Another point of reference is the Yazoo Pass Levee near Lula: it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1973. These details distinguish an earlier river connection, a Civil War event, and a later historic-preservation listing.
The Mississippi Blues Trail is also represented in the county, with fifteen markers. If you plan to visit specific markers, check the current listing, as the number may change.
Oxbow Lakes and Nature
Moon Lake is a 2,300-acre oxbow lake in Coahoma County. In the Coahoma area, it offers public access for boating, with three public boat ramps. Moon Lake is also considered a good spot for birdwatching. Public boating access and birdwatching offer different reasons to visit the lake. Check local conditions before setting out.
Moon Lake Overlook is located off Highway 1. A 2020 tourism description mentions a path leading to a long pier with views of the lake. Check local access information before visiting.
Desoto Lake is a publicly accessible oxbow lake in Coahoma County and is managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The hardwood bottomland forests around the lake provide habitat for various wildlife species and support a diverse fishing environment. Since management details may change, check current information before visiting.
A Regional Trail
The Hugh Jack Stubbs Recreational Trail is located in the Coahoma area. A 2020 tourism description gives its length as about 2.5 miles and describes it as a flat, paved trail. It lists four Fit-Trail exercise stations and a canoe and kayak launch, and describes the trail as ADA-accessible. Check local trail conditions before setting out.
These offer different ways to explore: historical connections in Coahoma County, nature and water activities at the lakes, and a regionally described trail focused on exercise and water sports. Which ones shape your stay depends on whether you want to focus on history, wildlife observation, or activities on the water.
Discover more destinations: Clarksdale.
For the broader travel overview: Coahoma County.
