Located in northeast Mississippi in Monroe County, Amory was founded in 1887 when the K.C.M.& B. Railroad came through the area and established the community as the midpoint between their Birmingham to Memphis line. Proud of its railroad heritage, today Amory boasts two railroads, as well as easy access to the Monroe County Airport just eight miles away. Boaters, water skiers and fishermen alike enjoy the pleasures of the Tenn-Tom Waterway, which was completed in Amory in 1984. The town hosts many events during the year, including the Amory Railroad Festival and the Stars Over Mississippi benefit. Best Western Amory Mississippi.
Things to do in Amory
Amory Golf Club
Amory Golf Club offers a nine-hole course located at 1728 Highway 25 North. Call 662-256-9454 for more information.
Amory Recreation Area
A 914-acre lake was created by the Amory Lock, the southernmost facility in the Chain of Lakes section of the Tenn-Tom Waterway. Located on this lake is the Amory Recreation Area, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities in the recreation area include a shelter with tables, grills and electricity; a boat ramp, courtesy dock and restrooms. Call 662-327-2142 for more information.
Amory Regional Museum
Housed in the restored 1916 building that was the town's first hospital, the Amory Regional Museum features memorabilia relating Amory's beginnings at Cotton Gin Port, the Indians who lived in the area, and the impact of railroading on the community. A log cabin from the early 1800's is situated on the property, representing what housing was like in the area when Amory was established. Located at 715 S. Third Street. Call 662-256-2761 for more information.
Lake Monroe
Located between Amory and Aberdeen on Coontail Road off US 45, the 111-acre Lake Monroe offers a beautiful setting for outdoor recreation. Facilities include a boat ramp, picnic tables, camping with electrical/water hookups, boat rental, a pavilion, and restrooms. Call 662-256-9637 for more information.
River Birch Golf Club
River Birch is an 18-hole course located off MS 278 West. Call 662-256-3419 for more information.
Tenn-Tom Waterway
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is a 234-mile link that connects the Tennessee and Tombigbee Rivers to provide an alternate route to the Gulf of Mexico. Navigating the Tenn-Tom as opposed to taking the Mississippi River saves companies over 800 miles to the Coast and about $130,000,000 annually. After 12 years of construction and a cost of nearly $2 billion, the waterway was completed on December 12, 1984 in Amory, where the last plug of ground was removed from the waterway channel, allowing the waters of the Tombigbee to mix with those of the Tennessee River. Known as the "Tenn-Tom", the waterway offers unique opportunities for outdoor recreation and adventure. The high water quality plus a variety of game fish make it one of the premier sports fishing spots in the nation. Camping, boating, swimming and hunting are also popular activities. Call 662-328-3286 for more information.