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Iuka
is a town located in Tishomingo County in the northeast corner of Mississippi. The population is approximately 3,000 people. The city of Iuka is named for a Chickasaw Indian chief, whose village was at the site of the present town. An interesting bit of history from the town of Iuka: in 1904, water from the town's mineral springs won first prize for the best and purest mineral water at the World's Fair in St. Louis. Woodall Mountain, located five miles southwest of the town of Iuka is the site of a battle during the Civil War. The Battle of Iuka was on September 19, 1862. Woodall Mountain was renamed in 1887 in honor of Tishomingo Sheriff Zephaniah H. Woodall. The village of Iuka has quite a few historic homes and buildings from the Civil War period, and older, that are still standing today. One of the oldest homes, named Twin Magnolias, was built in 1842. Other places of interest in Iuka includes Mineral Springs Park, The Apron Museum, the Civil War Mural in downtown Iuka and a fully restored and accessible covered bridge that spans Spring Creek. Another site of historic interest is the mass grave of 263 unknown Confederate soldiers, located in the Shady Grove Cemetery on the eastern side of town. All were killed during the Battle of Iuka. Nearby parks in the area offer outdoor recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and more.
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Iuka Vacation Rentals
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Iuka Hotels and Resorts
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| Key West Inn - Iuka | Box 659 | Iuka, MS | | (662) 423-9221 | | Hampton Inn-pickwick | 90 Old South Rd | Pickwick Dam, TN | 15.8 mi. | (731) 689-3031 | | Pickwick Landing State Resort Park | Hwy 57 & 128 | Pickwick Dam, TN | 15.8 mi. | (731) 689-3135 | | Hampton Inn And Suites | 2107 Hwy 72 W | Corinth, MS | 20.6 mi. | (662) 286-5949 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 2106 Hwy 72 W | Corinth, MS | 20.6 mi. | (662) 287-1407 | | The Crossroads Inn - Corinth | 1500 Hwy 72 W | Corinth, MS | 20.6 mi. | (662) 287-8051 | | Super 8 Motel | 110 Hospitality Ave | Booneville, MS | 23.9 mi. | (662) 720-1688 | | Comfort Inn | 1645 Pickwick Rd | Savannah, TN | 27.2 mi. | (731) 925-4141 | | Key West Inn | 1800 Hwy 72 E | Tuscumbia, AL | 28.2 mi. | (205) 383-0700 | | Savanna Lodge | 420 Pickwick Rd | Savanna, TN | 28.4 mi. | (731) 925-8586 | | Comfort Inn | 150 Etta Gray Dr | Florence, AL | 29.1 mi. | (256) 740-0444 | | Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa | 800 Cox Crk Pkwy S | Florence, AL | 29.1 mi. | (256) 246-3600 | | Super 8 Motel | | Florence, AL | 29.1 mi. | (256) 757-2167 | | The Jameson Inn pf Florence | 115 Anna Dr | Florence, AL | 29.1 mi. | (256) 764-5326 | | Wood Avenue Inn | 658 N Wood Ave | Florence, AL | 29.1 mi. | (256) 766-8441 | | Best Western Executive Inn | 504 S Court St | Florence, AL | 29.4 mi. | (256) 766-2331 | | Webster Hotel & Suites | 4205 Hatch Blvd | Sheffield, AL | 29.5 mi. | (256) 383-4100 | | Holiday Inn Sheffield | 4900 Hatch Blvd | Sheffield, AL | 29.6 mi. | (256) 381-4710 | | Hojo Inn Of Florence | 1241 Florence Blvd | Florence, AL | 29.9 mi. | (256) 764-5421 |
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Iuka Weather & Climate
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Southwestern Tennessee has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are usually warm and humid, with cooler temperatures in the mountains. Winters tend to be mild and wet. Spring and autumn can be varied and unpredictable with severe weather, like thunderstorms and strong winds. Summers temperatures are not extreme, but the high level of humidity makes it feel hotter than it actually is. Of course, these general patterns are affected by topography: the higher mountain areas tend to have milder summers as well as colder, more blustery winters. Southern Tennessee averages about 5 inches of snow per year. Severe storms are infrequent in the state, being east of the center of tornado activity, south of most blizzard conditions, and too far inland to be affected by hurricanes.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
26°F |
5.30 in. |
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| February |
51°F |
28°F |
4.83 in. |
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| March |
61°F |
37°F |
6.72 in. |
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| April |
70°F |
44°F |
5.22 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
53°F |
6.10 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
62°F |
3.99 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
66°F |
4.57 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
64°F |
3.86 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
57°F |
4.14 in. |
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| October |
72°F |
44°F |
3.51 in. |
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| November |
61°F |
36°F |
5.74 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
29°F |
6.70 in. |
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Iuka Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Roscoe Turner airport (CRX) located about 24 miles southwest of Iuka in Corinth, Mississippi, the Northwest Alabama Regional airport (MSL) located approximately 33 miles east of Iuka in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the Tupelo Regional airport (TUP) located roughly 50 miles southwest of Iuka in Tupelo, Mississippi, and finally the Mc Kellar Sipes Regional airport (MKL) located around 68 miles northwest of Iuka in Jackson, Tennessee.
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Iuka Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Guin Waterpark | Guin | AL | 60.5 mi. | | | Aquatic Center | Decatur | AL | 70.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course | Pickwick Dam | TN | 16.9 mi. | | | Shiloh Falls Golf Club | Pickwick Dam | TN | 16.9 mi. | | | Hillandale Country Club | Corinth | MS | 18.1 mi. | | | Redmont Country Club | Red Bay | AL | 26.5 mi. | | | Spring Creek Golf Course | Tuscumbia | AL | 28.3 mi. | | | Savannah Golf Course | Savannah | TN | 28.4 mi. | | | McFarland Park Golf Course | Florence | AL | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| J P Coleman State Park | | MS | 8.9 mi. | | | Tishomingo State Park | | MS | 14.6 mi. | | | Pickwick Landing State Park | | TN | 16.6 mi. | | | Big Hill Pond State Park | | TN | 34.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Tishomingo County Old Courthouse Museum | Iuka | MS | | (History) | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Memphis Zoological Garden and Aquarium | Memphis | TN | 107.8 mi. | |
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