Hernando is a city in and the county seat of DeSoto County, on the northwestern border of Mississippi, United States. The population was 17,138 according to the 2020 census records. It is located on the south side of the Memphis, Tennessee metro area. U.S. Route 51 and the I-55 freeway traverse the city from north to south, and the I-69 freeway crosses the city from east to west. The county courthouse is located within Hernando's historic downtown square. It is located at the intersection of Commerce Street and present-day U.S. 51.
Southeast
Hernando
De Soto County, MS
Population
17,262
Walk Score
70 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,079
Median home value
$268,900
Founded
1839
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Hernando Commerce Street Historic District · listed 2001
- Hernando Courthouse Square District · listed 1998
- Hernando North Side Historic District · listed 2001
- Hernando South Side (Magnolia) Historic District · listed 2001
- North Elm Historic District · listed 2012
Notable landmarks
- Dockery House · listed 2004
- Hernando Water Tower · listed 2013
- Labauve, Felix, House · listed 1978
- Robertson-Yates House · listed 2003
- Springhill Cemetery · listed 2012
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