1954 Map of Water Valley

Family and community history is anchored by a dense network of country institutions, from Tabernacle Ch & Cem in the east to Shiloh Ch & Cem in the south. These names, along with small settlements like Velma and Pine Valley, reflect the traditional settlement patterns of Yalobusha County before the further consolidation of rural schools and churches. Landmark bridge crossings, including Dallas Crossing and Prophet Bridge Crossing, mark the vital transit points over the river and its many tributaries like Otoucalofa Creek.