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Southaven, Mississippi

Located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, Southaven was established in 1980. Just across the state line from Memphis — a suburb in Mississippi. One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi.
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Founded 1980 | Population 55,000 | Peak 55,000 (2024) | County DeSoto County

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1980Founded: Southaven was founded in DeSoto County.
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1980Incorporated: Memphis suburb.
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1980Postwar Growth: Southaven grew rapidly during the postwar suburban expansion.
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2010Largest in MS: Briefly largest city in Mississippi.
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Just across the state line from Memphis — a suburb in Mississippi.
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One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi.
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Briefly surpassed Jackson as the largest city in Mississippi.
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Southaven is located in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
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Southaven was founded in 1980.
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