When people think about Mississippi, they don't usually think of a very cultured place. However, one trip through Clarskdale will make you realize how instrumental to American culture the Magnolia State has been.

Clarksdale is the county seat of beautiful Coahoma County in Mississippi. A charming, multicultural town, Clarksdale had a total population of 20,645 at the time of the 2000 census. A place that revels in community and full of residents that define Southern hospitality, Clarksdale is one of the most culturally vibrant cities in America.

That's because Clarksdale is the official birthplace of the blues. The home town to such American icons as Sam Cooke, Muddy Waters, Big Jack Johnson, and the summer home of Tennessee Williams, Clarksdale is one of the most invigorating places to be. Revelling in its unique local culture, myth has it that Clarksdale is home of the crossroads where legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the stroke of midnight for the ability to play the blues. Home of the Delta Blues Museum, you can expect to hear excellent music everywhere you go if you're living in Clarksdale.

Additionally, Clarksdale is the home of Morgan Freeman whose five star restaurant, Madidi's, and blues club, Ground Zero, are just some of the many fine places to go in Clarksdale. Combining the comfort of a small town with the excitement of cultural centers like New Orleans, Clarksdale is a great place to be alive.