Mississippi’s history is certainly complex and nuanced. During the first half of the 19th century, the state’s economy was largely based on plantations, and it became one of the top cotton producers in the nation.The institution of slavery was widespread in the state. And, after the American Civil War, Mississippi’s economy essentially tanked, because of the abolition of slavery. To this day Mississippi has long grappled with a legacy of racism and poverty. But, many younger people are staying in the capital of Jackson, which has a thriving and large hospital. Thought leaders are also actively working to correct the wrongs of the past by investing in new amenities and services. In 2017 for example, the state opened a large Civil Rights Museum in Jackson. In 2020, the state finally replaced its official flag in an effort to showcase how it’s reconciling with its past. Hinds County, which is the land surrounding the capital, was ceded to the state by the Choctaw Tribe. Before it was named capital of Mississippi in the 1820s, Jackson was a trading post. During the Civil War, Jackson was a major site in the battle. It was occupied twice and burned to ashes. The city had to go through a revival process after that, which was sped up by the arrival of railroads in the 1880s and natural gas fields in the 1930s. The state is still largely agricultural. But today, Jackson is a major distribution and transportation center in the South, and it’s home to several top-notch universities. A Hinds county condo would be located in the modern business center of the state, would be affordable, and have a lot to offer a new resident in Mississippi.

Belhaven is one of Jackson’s oldest neighborhoods, and it’s filled with beautiful historical homes. After the Civil War, much of Jackson was decimated. So many residents moved into the northern parts of the city to rebuild. The area is filled with generational families as well as young students, who are attending Belhaven University.

Belhaven is filled with a number of great restaurants including a popular Greek eatery called Kiefers, The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen, and The Pizza Shack. Belhaven also has some popular bars, like Fenian’s Pub – an authentic Irish Pub. Belhaven has one of the main theaters in Jackson. And one of the shining parts of Belhaven is an old 20th century mansion that now serves as a bed and breakfast, called Fairview Inn. The Inn also has a luxury bar, called the Library, which features drinks named after famous Southern Gothic writers. In fact, the famous writer, Eudora Welty, lived in Belhaven, and her house is now a museum. Many students who move to the neighborhood have invested in a Belhaven condo and are happy with being so close to so many unique and interesting businesses.