Alcorn State University, Mississippi

About Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University, MS is a small unincorporated community located in southwestern Mississippi.

Officially, Alcorn State University is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.38 square miles.

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What Makes Alcorn State University Unique

• The only place in America named Alcorn State University — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southwestern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Alcorn State University

• Old Country Store — american
• Patton's — american

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alcorn State University

• Willie May Latham-Taylor Recreation Park reviews ★

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