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Originally settled in 1805 at the junction of Old Vicksburg Road and Natchez Trace, the area had become home to many settlers by 1823 when the Governor of Mississippi, Walter Leake, purchased land in the area on which to build a home. Once completed, the Governor’s home was named Mount Salus, which means “mountain of health,” since the home was constructed near a large, flowing spring.

The community near Governor Leake’s residence adopted the name of his home, becoming Mount Salas. Travelers along the Natchez Trace hear many stories about the refreshing springs located in the Mount Salas area. By 1828, Mount Salas was in the running to be considered as the capital of the state of Mississippi, however the town planners felt a more “prestigious” name could help their town be chosen as capital, so they named the town Clinton.

Unfortunately, the town was not chosen as the capital of Mississippi but did experience a phenomenal building boom during the 1930’s, making Clinton the third-largest city in the state, surpassed only by Vicksburg and Natchez. In 1831 the incorporation of the Clinton-Vicksburg Railroad furthered the growth of Clinton as it became home to one of the very largest cotton gins in the U.S., as well as more than 40 businesses and professional offices. Thanks to the railroad, Clinton was able to export as many as 20,000 bales of cotton annually.

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