76 Houses For Rent in Mendenhall, MS

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Northwest of Mendenhall lies Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, while to the east, Raleigh borders on the Bienville National Forest. With both urban attractions and natural resources within driving distance, homes for rent in Mendenhall are sure to attract renters seeking the best of both worlds.

Mendenhall Facts

• In 1986, $1.75 million was invested in renovating the Mendenhall Courthouse, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places the year before.
• Mendenhall originally bore the name of Philip Didlake's wife, Edna. Didlake was a settler and contributor to the city's early development. However, Mendenhall took on its current title when it was learned that another town was already named Edna.
• The courthouse was finished in 1907 after Andrew J. Byron, an architect from New Orleans, designed the building and M.W. Land of Jackson supervised its construction.

Resources for Mendenhall Renters

• The Discover Simpson County website offers diverse information about the Mendenhall region, including pages on recreation, shopping and history.
• To navigate local government affairs and access community tools, renters can visit the City of Mendenhall official website.
• Getting familiar with area academic institutions can be made easy by checking out the website of the Simpson County School District.

Recreation Near Mendenhall

Mendenhall rentals are less than an hour away from 73,000 acres of green space at the Bienville National Forest. Visitors to the forest can engage in a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, camping and hunting. Two recreation areas have also been established in the wilderness expanse. The Shongelo site, near Raleigh, has seven picnic sites, four campsites, a hiking trail and a swimming area. Hiking, swimming and camping are also possible at the Marathon Lake location. For an experience of culture and civilization, renters can take a drive to Jackson and stop by one of its museums or local music venues, like the Mississippi Museum of Art or Underground 119.