1765History
That's how the city got its name, in old maps indicated the origin taking place between 1765 and 1796.
1832History
In 1832, the Chickasaws had given up all of their claims to land east of the Mississippi River by the terms of the Treaty of Pontotoc Creek.
1850Government
The first attempt at incorporation in 1850 failed.
1853History
The establishment of a post office in 1853 further solidified the community's identity and connectivity.
1856Infrastructure
The arrival of the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad (later the Illinois Central) in 1856, with a depot in Horn Lake, significantly impacted the town's development, facilitatin...
1861History
Manning (1861–1932), second director of the U.S.
1867Education
Another early growth milestone included the construction of the community's first school, Horn Lake Academy, in 1867.
1871Government
In 1871, the community's second attempt at incorporation was initially successful; however, when the 1890 U.S.
1942Infrastructure
Bureau of Mines
Gary North (1942-2022), economist; as of 2007 lived in Horn Lake
Gary Parrish, sports columnist and television host
Cody Reed (b.
1960Economy
By 1960, the community would begin its "rural to urban" transformation with the arrival, soon thereafter, of new industry such as Dover Elevator, Flavorite Laboratories, and J.T.
1964Economy
Shannon Lumber Company, and the opening of Interstate 55 in 1964.
1970History
By 1970, the population had increased to 169.
1973Government
Due largely to the rapid development of the village, the community was able to incorporate permanently on its third attempt in 1973.
1975History
1975), author, producer, filmmaker, radio personality, activist
Big Walter Horton (1921–1981), blues harmonica player
Brandon Jackson (b.
1985History
1985), running back for the Cleveland Browns
Van H.
1993Sports
1993), professional baseball player for the Tampa Bay Rays
== References ==
Media related to Horn Lake, Mississippi at Wikimedia Commons
== External links ==
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2000History
Revealed Horn Lake was now 56.3% non-Hispanic White (down from 83% in 2000), 33% African-American (up from 12% in 2000), 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 0.4% Native American, and 2.3% mi...
2001Government
During 2001, Horn Lake annexed several square miles and about 6,000 people to the west of the city's former borders.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 census, there were 26,066 people, 9,052 households, and 6,468 families residing in the city.
2018History
It declared bankruptcy in February 2018.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 census, there were 26,736 people, 9,645 households, and 6,748 families residing in the city.
2025Government
The current mayor is Jimmy Stokes of the Democratic Party, who is elected on June 3, 2025.