Starkville is the largest city in the Golden Triangle, which had a population of 175,474 in 2020, and the principal city of the Starkville-Columbus, MS CSA. Founded in 1831, the city was originally known as Boardtown for the local sawmilling operation there, but was renamed in 1837 to honor American Revolutionary War general John Stark .

Jul 19, 2024 · Starkville, Mississippi, is a lively, eclectic town just 40 minutes from the eastern border of Alabama. Home of the iconic Mississippi State University, Starkville is known as "Mississippi's College Town" because of its thriving student life both on and off campus.

Apr 13, 2024 · Look, Starkville -- or its nom de plume “StarkVegas” -- is a fine town. The home of Mississippi State University, a certain AL.com writer went to school there, as well as a son who graduated last...

Starkville, Mississippi, in Oktibbeha county, is located 74 miles W of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and is 137 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. Approximately 21,869 people live ...

2 days ago · Mississippi State basketball has another chance at a top-10 victory when it hosts No. 4 Alabama on Wednesday in Starkville.. The No. 13 Bulldogs (16-4, 4-3) have gone 0-3 in SEC games against top ...

A college town for more than a century, Starkville is surrounded by the energy and enthusiasm the university brings. Boasting an enrollment of more than 22,000 students, 800 faculty members, and a living alumni family of more than 143,000, Mississippi State University is …

Oct 15, 2021 · Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips gives his must-visit destinations for those making the trip to Starkville, Mississippi this weekend.

Jan 16, 2025 · Starkville MS has a rich history. Learn more about the City of Starkville from its origin to its present day news. Starkville's historic events and da

There are 74.01 miles from Starkville to Tuscaloosa in southeast direction and 83 miles (133.58 kilometers) by car, following the US-82 E and MS 12 E and MS 25 N route. Starkville and Tuscaloosa are 1 hour 33 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

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