Home › Mississippi › Olive Branch

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, Olive Branch was established in 1874. One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi. Memphis suburb just across the Tennessee border.

Founded 1874 | Population 45,000 | Peak 45,000 (2024) | County DeSoto County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Olive Branch, Mississippi

undefined

1874 Founded: Olive Branch was founded in DeSoto County.

undefined

1874 Incorporated: Memphis suburb in MS.

undefined

1964 Civil Rights Era: The civil rights movement brought significant change to Olive Branch and the region.

undefined

2010 Modern Era: Olive Branch continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

🧠

How Well Do You Know Olive Branch?

5 questions • 2 minutes

Take the Quiz →

Latest News in Olive Branch

Mother Gets Text From Friend Asking If She Knows Her Daughter Is Dating A ‘Black Person’, Her Response Goes Viral

In the heartland of Mississippi, a mom is making waves on social media, pushing back against judgment that reached her doorstep re…

Republican Landslide Projected Ahead Mississippi Elections

Jackson, Mississippi (May 23, 2016) – As voters geared up for key elections in the state, polls pointed to a commanding Republic…

New Food Stamp Restrictions Begin Implementation Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – On February 8, 2016, Mississippi rolled out new restrictions for its food stamp program, marking a significant …

Mississippi Cop Recounts Efforts Save Man Burning Car Wreck

Jackson, Mississippi – On a chilly January night in 2016, a local police officer shared a gripping account of his desperate figh…

Mississippi Lawmakers Fail Change Flag

Jackson, Mississippi (January 6, 2016) – Mississippi lawmakers hit a roadblock on Wednesday when they failed to pass a bill that…

Mississippi Governor Stands Proclaiming April Confederate Heritage Month

Jackson, Mississippi – On December 2, 2015, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant dug in his heels over a controversial decision to d…

Complete Historical Timeline

1874 Culture

Founded

1874 Government

Incorporated

1964 Politics

Civil Rights Era

2010 Culture

Modern Era

Did You Know?

1

One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi.

2

Memphis suburb just across the Tennessee border.

3

DeSoto County community.

4

Olive Branch was founded in 1874.

5

Olive Branch has a population of approximately 45,000.

Famous People from Olive Branch, Mississippi

RJ

Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.

Racing Automobile Driver · Born Oct 2, 1987 · Age 38

Other Cities in Mississippi

View all Mississippi cities →

Pop. 135,671

Pop. 73,000

Pop. 55,000

Pop. 49,000

Pop. 47,000

Pop. 40,000

See something that needs correcting?

We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Olive Branch's history right.