Kosciusko first developed along the historic Natchez Trace used by generations of Native Americans and later European settlers. The modern Natchez Trace Parkway also passes through the city.
During the 19th century, cotton was the most common crop. It is still important in the area.
Magnolia Bible College was in the city from 1976 to 2008. Kosciusko is the birthplace of civil rights activist James Meredith and TV series host and cultural leader Oprah Winfrey.
Kosciusko has hosted the Central Mississippi Fair for over 100 years.
Kosciusko is at (33.058108, -89.588301), along the Yockanookany River. It is northeast of Jackson and southwest of Starkville. It is 20 miles / 32 kilometers from I-55 at Durant.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the area of Kosciusko is . is land and 0.13% is water.
The city of Kosciusko is part of the Kosciusko School District.
Kosciusko has been part of the Mississippi Blues Trail since 2009.
The climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kosciusko has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
The data below are from the WRCC, compiled from 1893 to the time this chart was created (July 2018).
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