Southaven
Live music at Snowden Grove, the Snowden District gateway, and Memphis-metro convenience without leaving Mississippi.
Photo credit: Southaven, Mississippi
DeSoto County, Mississippi
Hernando
The DeSoto County seat blends courthouse-square charm, farm-country afternoons, and museums that tell the story of north Mississippi.
Photo credit: Cedar Hill Farm, Hernando
About Hernando
A town with its own rhythm
Photo credit: DeSoto County Museum, Hernando
Hernando is the civic heart of DeSoto County, where a walkable square, seasonal festivals, and family farms shape the visitor experience.
County-seat charm with Cedar Hill Farm, the DeSoto County Museum, and courthouse square events.
Cedar Hill Farm draws families for pumpkins, animals, and open fields, while the DeSoto County Museum and public library anchor downtown culture.
Plan a day around the square, then branch out to dining and attractions across the county seat.
- Founded 1836
- County seat
- Courthouse square
Historical labels sourced from the DeSoto County Genealogical Society history.
What to know before you go
Courthouse square
Browse local shops and seasonal events centered on Hernando's historic downtown.
Photo credit: A'Fair Festival, Hernando
Cedar Hill Farm
Meet farm animals, pick seasonal produce, and enjoy pond views outside town.
Photo credit: Cedar Hill Farm, Hernando
DeSoto County Museum
Explore exhibits and grounds that connect visitors to local heritage.
Photo credit: DeSoto County Museum, Hernando
Through the lens
Hernando in photos
Real DeSoto County photography from parks, venues, and main streets across town. Tap any image to view larger.
Plan your visit
Explore Hernando
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Six towns, one county
More DeSoto towns to explore
Each community has its own pace. Pick another town hub to keep planning.
Olive Branch
Lakeside parks, Side Street Burgers, and a growing arts scene in Old Towne Olive Branch.
Photo credit: Olive Branch, Mississippi
Horn Lake
Latimer Lakes Park, Circle G Ranch, and the American Contract Bridge League Museum.
Photo credit: Latimer Lakes Park, Horn Lake
Walls
Riverfront trails, picnic pavilions, and Mississippi River views at Hernando DeSoto River Park.
Photo credit: Hernando DeSoto River Park, Walls
Nesbit
Glamping at Blue Haze Farms, cut-your-own trees, and country dining across the Nesbit countryside.
Photo credit: Blue Haze Farms, Nesbit
Scenes from Hernando
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