The Historic DeSoto County Square in Hernando is unique because it was designed on the Spanish square, therefore having eight access roads instead of the usual four. The Square houses retail and specialty shops, restaurants, and professional offices. The anchor of the square, the Courthouse, was built in 1942 after the previous French Castle courthouse burned in 1940. Until the 1960’s, Hernando was the nationally recognized wedding capital of America.
DeSoto County Tourism • P.O. Box 147• Southaven, MS • 38671• 662.393.8770• info@desotocountytourism.com