Discover Lincoln County: Lake and Heritage

Lake Lincoln State Park is located in the northeastern part of Lincoln County. Lake Lincoln, a 550-acre lake, is within the park. Nature and cultural experiences offer different starting points for planning a trip: the lake and park on one hand, and Brookhaven’s historic and cultural sites on the other.

Lake Lincoln State Park and Waterways

Magnolia Cove, a public 18-hole disc golf course, is located in Lake Lincoln State Park. Use costs $3.00, including park admission. This offers a specific activity to include in your plans; according to the information provided, the price also covers admission to the park.

The Brookhaven Fishing Pond is another body of water with a different scale. The pond covers 1.5 acres and is stocked with largemouth bass, bream, and catfish. The difference in size is clear: Lake Lincoln covers 550 acres, while the pond covers 1.5 acres. The lake and pond therefore represent bodies of water of different sizes, without promising the same experience.

Culture and History in Brookhaven

Brookhaven’s historic buildings offer several different perspectives on the town’s history. The former Brookhaven City Hall is considered an outstanding example of a Colonial Revival institutional building. The Haven Theater, also called the Brookhaven Little Theatre, and Railroad Park are contributing properties in the Downtown Brookhaven Historic District.

The Mississippi School for the Arts is located on the historic Whitworth College campus. The Mary Jane Lampton Auditorium, built in 1913, is also on campus. Together, these sites point to different aspects of the campus: its historic setting and the art school located there.

The Lincoln County Historical and Jewish Heritage Museum displays artifacts and history related to Lincoln County. The museum includes a Jewish B’nai Shalom heritage exhibit organized by the Institute of Southern Jewish Life; exhibit details may change. The museum building was constructed in 1896 as Temple B’Nai Shalom.

The Military Memorial Museum is housed in the historic former railroad depot at 125 S. Whitworth Avenue. Its collection includes photographs, artifacts, and personal belongings of local veterans, as well as military equipment dating from World War I onward. Its location in the former depot adds another historic Brookhaven site to the military history on display.

The Godbold Transportation Center also connects its current name with a former use of the building: it is located in a former power plant. Its brickwork and tall smokestack were preserved during the renovation. The former power plant and the railroad depot are two different buildings whose former uses are significant to how each site is described today.

Events in Brookhaven

The 2022 Ole Brook Festival in downtown Brookhaven included a 5K run benefiting Heritage Hills Orphan Ministry and food vendors. Vendors may change, and dates and programming may vary. If you would like to plan your trip around an event, check the latest dates and program details.

One specific event from 2023 is described for Downtown Jazzed Up: at 6 p.m., the Brookhaven High School band led a second-line parade along Cherokee and Whitworth Avenue to the stage in Railroad Park.

Choose a Hotel Location Based on Your Itinerary

First, decide which sites you actually want to include in your itinerary. This keeps your search for a hotel in Lincoln County focused on your planned nature or cultural interests.

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