Located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, Olive Branch was established in 1874. One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi. Memphis suburb just across the Tennessee border.
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Founded1874|Population45,000|Peak45,000(2024)|CountyDeSoto County
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1874Founded: Olive Branch was founded in DeSoto County.
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1874Incorporated: Memphis suburb in MS.
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1964Civil Rights Era: The civil rights movement brought significant change to Olive Branch and the region.
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2010Modern Era: Olive Branch continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?
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One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi.
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Memphis suburb just across the Tennessee border.
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DeSoto County community.
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Olive Branch was founded in 1874.
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Olive Branch has a population of approximately 45,000.
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