History of Utica Mississippi

[SouthernExposure]

Houston co-Worker wrote:

A revived downtown economic area ultimately increase the tax base and revenue for the citizenry of the community that is revitalized. It is a worthy investment when looking at the overall bigger picture.

Sure...in the right place at the right time and with the right ideas. I can't see Utica passing that test when most of central Mississippi is in such decline. And even if it did, using tax money should still be the last resort with dependence on private investment as the primary goal.

[cmeyers708774399 6]

Houston co-Worker wrote:

A revived downtown economic area ultimately increase the tax base and revenue for the citizenry of the community that is revitalized. It is a worthy investment when looking at the overall bigger picture.

Thanks i appreciate your opinion

[u-ti-ca resident]

do u not kmnow where u-ti-ca came from it was founded in the 1800 and it is as well known historic place the name came from utica,new york which the correct pronouncation for it is (u-ti-ca)i think most of u just dont know that so the idea of trying to bring utica back is a great idea cause it have a powerful meaning of it....utica need to go back up and let the people explore the city remember we have the natchez trace which runs very far so i think that restoring utica would be nice...

[cmeyers708774399 6]

u-ti-ca resident wrote:

do u not kmnow where u-ti-ca came from it was founded in the 1800 and it is as well known historic place the name came from utica,new york which the correct pronouncation for it is (u-ti-ca)i think most of u just dont know that so the idea of trying to bring utica back is a great idea cause it have a powerful meaning of it....utica need to go back up and let the people explore the city remember we have the natchez trace which runs very far so i think that restoring utica would be nice...

I really appreciate an opinion from an Utica resident. I am working on getting the work done on Depot. I would like to see Utica get back to having businesses that bring revenue to the town. I will furfill my father's dreams for Utica. thanks God Bless!

[MARCIA GRANT-WRIGHT]

WIFE OF DESCENDENT WHOM LIVED IN UTICA. ALONG WITH HUSBAND AND SIBLINGS HOPE TO BRING BUSINESS TO DOWNTOWN UTICA AGAIN...MY GOAL IS CLOTHING STORES SO RESIDENTS YOUNG AND OLD CAN REMAIN LOCAL IF NEEDED....BUT MY HUSBAND IS IN BETWEEN THAT IDEA....HE WOULD LIKE A SPORTS BAR/NIGHT CLUB...MAYBE HE NEEDS TO REVIEW THE CORE OF UTICA AND MAKE THE FINAL DECISION....WHATEVER THE CASE, WHAT I COULD SEE IS THAT UTICA IS ON THE DANGERED COMMUNITIES LIST!

[cmeyers708774399 6]

MARCIA GRANT-WRIGHT wrote:

WIFE OF DESCENDENT WHOM LIVED IN UTICA. ALONG WITH HUSBAND AND SIBLINGS HOPE TO BRING BUSINESS TO DOWNTOWN UTICA AGAIN...MY GOAL IS CLOTHING STORES SO RESIDENTS YOUNG AND OLD CAN REMAIN LOCAL IF NEEDED....BUT MY HUSBAND IS IN BETWEEN THAT IDEA....HE WOULD LIKE A SPORTS BAR/NIGHT CLUB...MAYBE HE NEEDS TO REVIEW THE CORE OF UTICA AND MAKE THE FINAL DECISION....WHATEVER THE CASE, WHAT I COULD SEE IS THAT UTICA IS ON THE DANGERED COMMUNITIES LIST!

I am glad to read that someone else wants to see good things in Utica. I have 2 stores there I am trying to make a good decision on what would be good for the community. Good Luck on your ideas and I hope to meet you on the streets of Utica as a fellow business owner. God Bless!

[tamika]

David Dodson wrote:

I'm wondering where would I find history on Utica, MS. I grew up there outside of town and left in 1971 when I joined the service. I've been back many times when I visit my folks. It is depressing to see how the town has gone down. Would like to know about the early years, old pictures of people and places. Woul like to see pictures of downtown. There is virtually nothing online about its history. Bloggers may contact me at my email.. [e-mail]

how are you I am doing a project with my daughter and i needed some information that i cant find if you would please help me if you can I need to know When Utica was established and who were the first people in Utica,( if you know) you can email me at [e-mail] and send me a picture of the town of Utica if you have any Thanks in advance