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Ridgeland, Mississippi

Ridgeland is a city in Madison County, Mississippi, United States.
Population 24,340

Top Events in Ridgeland History

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1805History
== History == In 1805, the Choctaw Indian Agency, headed by Silas Dinsmoor, was located in what is now Ridgeland.
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1850History
The structure was then called "Turner Brashear's Stand" until about 1850.
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1896Disaster
The hotel continued to operate until 1896, when it was destroyed by fire.
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1910Education
In 1910 a two-room school was created, and the schools combined with those of Madison by 1925.
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1984Architecture
Northpark Mall opened in 1984 and brought more growth to the area.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 20,173 people, 9,267 households, and 9,022 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 United States census, there were 24,047 people living in the city.
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2014History
Nutt, lawyer and philanthropist, the richest person in Mississippi as of 2014 Jim Pace, racing driver Rubel Phillips, Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1963 and 1967; spent hi...
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2015Education
The Veritas School was a private school which closed in 2015.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 24,340 people, 10,632 households, and 6,046 families residing in the city.

Historical Timeline

1805History
== History == In 1805, the Choctaw Indian Agency, headed by Silas Dinsmoor, was located in what is now Ridgeland.
1850History
The structure was then called "Turner Brashear's Stand" until about 1850.
1896Disaster
The hotel continued to operate until 1896, when it was destroyed by fire.
1910Education
In 1910 a two-room school was created, and the schools combined with those of Madison by 1925.
1984Architecture
Northpark Mall opened in 1984 and brought more growth to the area.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 20,173 people, 9,267 households, and 9,022 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 United States census, there were 24,047 people living in the city.
2014History
Nutt, lawyer and philanthropist, the richest person in Mississippi as of 2014 Jim Pace, racing driver Rubel Phillips, Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1963 and 1967; spent hi...
2015Education
The Veritas School was a private school which closed in 2015.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 24,340 people, 10,632 households, and 6,046 families residing in the city.
2022Government
Ridgeland made national headlines in 2022 when mayor Gene F.

Did You Know?

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Ridgeland is located in the state of Mississippi.
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Ridgeland has a population of 24,340 residents.
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The population was 24,340 at the 2020 census.

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Famous People from Ridgeland, Mississippi

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Erik R. Fleming
Politician · Born Feb 2, 1965 · Age 61
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Carla Hughes
Convicted Murderer · Born Jun 12, 1981 · Age 44
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J. Walter Michel
Politician · Born Dec 30, 1960 · Age 65
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Lynn Fitch
Politician · Born Oct 5, 1961 · Age 64
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Madison Booker
Basketball Player · Born Apr 29, 2005 · Age 20
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