Victoria, Bolivar County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Victoria, Mississippi
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 Victoria, Bolivar County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Victoria was once a small town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Today, it is known as a ghost town. This means that almost nothing is left of the original settlement.
Victoria used to be an important port on the Mississippi River. It was located about 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles) west of a place called Gunnison. A curve in the Mississippi River near where the town once stood is still called "Victoria Bend."
The town disappeared because the river's path changed over time. This made it impossible for the village to survive.
Victoria: A Look Back in Time
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Victoria had a mail service for many years, from 1840 to 1871. In 1841, official papers showed a mail route that connected several towns along the Mississippi River. These towns included Vicksburg, Princeton, Greenville, Bolivar, Victoria, and Memphis. There was also a mail route from Victoria heading east to another old town called Locopolis.
In 1840, Victoria even had a tavern. A tavern was a place where people could eat, drink, and stay the night. It was a common meeting spot in towns back then.
Victoria's Place in History
In 1852, a famous writer named Harriet Beecher Stowe mentioned Victoria in her book A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin. She included an advertisement that had been printed in a newspaper. This advertisement was about a person who had run away from a plantation in Bolivar County. Stowe used this advertisement to show what life was like during that time. She also shared her thoughts on the person who placed the ad.
Hunting and Fishing in the Past
In 1878, a guide for hunting and fishing in Mississippi talked about the area around Victoria. It said that the county had many wild animals. These included deer, bears, wild turkeys, ducks, geese, and squirrels. The guide suggested that people could take a steamboat on the Mississippi River to places like Bolivar, Victoria, or Concordia. From there, they could go inland to find guides and information for hunting.
Today, a road in the area where Victoria once stood is called "Victoria Hunting Club Road." This name reminds us of the town's past connection to hunting and outdoor activities.
