Randolph, Mississippi
Randolph is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Randolph is located along Mississippi Highway 9. It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census.
History
Randolph is named for John Randolph, a settler who moved to the area from Kentucky and operated a store in the area.In 1900, Randolph had a population of 162 and two churches.
A school opened in Randolph in the 1840s. By 1935, this school had consolidated with several other schools and was known as Randolph High School. Randolph High School closed in 1972.
A post office first opened under the name Randolph in 1854.
Randolph is home to the only remaining Amish community in the Deep South. In 1995, a group of Swartzentruber Amish from Ethridge, Tennessee founded a community on the outskirts of Randolph.