About Winona

Winona is a relatively small community found in the north central portion of the Magnolia State. Winona has a population of approximately five thousand five hundred residents, and is considered a part of Montgomery County. Winona serves as the county seat of Montgomery County, and is currently governed by Mayor Jerry Flowers. Winona’s name is derived from a Sioux word meaning “first born daughter”, and the city is known as the “Crossroads of North Mississippi.” Residents of a Winona apartment for rent or house for rent can enjoy cultural and historic attractions and activities throughout Montgomery County.

Winona was originally settled in the year eighteen thirty, although Winona itself was not incorporated until the year eighteen forty, under the name Middleton. Notable residents of Winona, both past and present, include James Michael Tyler, Donald H Peterson, EW Hammons, and football players Wade Griffin, Chip Oliver and Chris White. The educational needs of Winona are met by the Winona Separate School District, the Winona Vocational Complex, and Winona Christian School. Residents of a Winona apartment rental or home rental can enjoy recreational sites including the City of Winona Recreation Park and Original Park.

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