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

Top 10 Most Important Events for Olive Branch, Mississippi

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1874 Founded: Olive Branch was founded in DeSoto County.
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1874 Incorporated: Memphis suburb in MS.
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1964 Civil Rights Era: The civil rights movement brought significant change to Olive Branch and the region.
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2010 Modern Era: Olive Branch continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Olive Branch

Dec 2, 2015
Mississippi Governor Stands Proclaiming April Confederate Heritage Month
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Nov 24, 2015
Mississippi Governor April Confederate History Month
JACKSON, Miss. – In a move that stirred up old tensions in the Deep South, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant declared April as Co…

Complete Historical Timeline

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Did You Know?

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One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi.
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Memphis suburb just across the Tennessee border.
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DeSoto County community.
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Olive Branch was founded in 1874.
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Olive Branch has a population of approximately 45,000.

Famous People from Olive Branch, Mississippi

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