Fire Department
Fire Department Department Contact Phone: 601-587-2721 Department Staff Zac Lewis, Fire Chief 601-996-2446 Will Boyd, Assistant Chief Cole Murphree, Fireman
Monticello Elementary Monticello Elementary School is part of the Lawrence County School District and serves students in grades K-4. Rod Paige Middle School Rod Paige School is part of the Lawrence County School District and serves students in grades 5-8. Lawrence County High School Lawrence County High School is part of the Lawrence County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Lawrence County Career and Technical Center Lawrence County District Administration
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Our town, county and communities have invested time and resources to ensure that life is enjoyable and meaningful for its citizens. We have a very active Chamber of Commerce, with special activities in almost every month of the year. The Merchants Association hosts several "Ladies nights out" throughout the year, an annual car show and many other activities promoting our downtown businesses. Residents enjoy a good public education system, quality health care and services from public agencies. For affordable Mississippi living, come to Monticello. We welcome you! Contact Information P.O. Box 966 Monticello, MS 39654 Phone: 601-587-3007 Website
Public Works Department Phillip Moore Supervisor Ph: 601-455-4214 Water Sewer and Street Maintenance
Monticello proudly is home to the Mississippi Army National Guard 184th Sustainment Command, which acts as an administrative headquarters for MSARNG units throughout the state. The 184th Sustainment Command serves as a major subordinate command (MSC) within the Mississippi Army National Guard, providing administrative and training oversight for more than 2500 Soldiers in MSARNG units throughout the state. Subordinate units include: the 168th Engineer Brigade and their subordinates, 890th & 223d Engineer Battalions; the 298th Support Battalion and their subordinates, the 367th and 3656th Maintenance Companies, the 1387th Quartermaster Company (water), and the 1687th Transportation Company (medium truck); as well as the 31st Support Detachment (Rear Operations Center) and the 114th Support Detachment (Army Liaison Team). Click here to learn more about the 184th.
Monticello Parks Come enjoy the beauty of the Pearl River at Atwood Water Park, offering over 200 camp sites; primitive camping, full RV hookups and cabin rentals. Complete with a boat ramp, a one and a half mile paved and lit walking track, tennis courts and playgrounds, this beautiful park on the river is a fabulous weekend destination. Atwood Water Park is also the location for the Atwood Music Festival, held every Memorial Day weekend and hosted by Experience Pearl River, and takes pride in being the longest consecutively running music festival in the state of Mississippi, beginning in 1974. Cooper’s Ferry Park is a downtown riverside park overlooking the Pearl River. This park is the original site of the foundation for the Town of Monticello which began with Joseph Coopers ferry crossing in 1810 connecting the east and west corridors of St. Stephens Rd., now known as Hwy. 184. Paved walking trails, a nature trail, a water wheel with ponds, a gazebo and a tree top trail complete this scenic and peaceful downtown site. The Lawrence County Sportsplex, owned and operated by the Town of Monticello, offers soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, a football field, playground and a one mile lit, paved walking track. A great place of recreation for all ages!
Lawrence County Civic Center and Museum Built circa 1924, the Lawerence County Civic Center and Museum is stately old building and located at the beginning of our historic district. It is filled with relics, antiques and history from many years ago, reaching into the present days. A historically renovated auditorium awaits upstairs that is available for parties, receptions and hosts annual Gala. Longino House Another historic attraction is the Longino House and grounds, home of former Mississippi Governor Andrew Longino. The Longino House is a unique glimpse into early twentieth century Mississippi, is listed among the National Register of Historic Places, and offers public events throughout the year.
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS Wed, 01/08/2025 - 00:00 FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
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