Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo is a city located in Lee County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 34,211. It is the county seat of Lee County{{GR|6}}.

Famous people

Elvis Presley was born in East Tupelo.

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There is a beautiful life-sized bronze statue of "Elvis at 13" by sculptor Michiel Van der Sommen close by the little wooden house where Elvis was born (which is open to the public). The annual Elvis Presley Festival held in early June attracts music lovers from all over the world. A picture of the statue is available at http://irelandtoo.blogspot.com .

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Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote a song called "Porch Swing in Tupelo" for Peachtree Road, about the town (there's a porch swing in Tupelo/in the shape of the south).

Related Topics:
Elton John - Bernie Taupin - Peachtree Road

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Mark Knopfler's 2004 album 'Shangri-La' contains a song called "Back to Tupelo".

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Richard Pryor's fictional character "Mudbone" was from Tupelo.

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Gil Stovall was born in Tupelo. Stovall was an Olympic Trials qualifier, placing 9th in the nation in the 200m Butterfly. Stovall currently swims for the University of Georgia, where he holds school records in the 200y butterfly and 800y freestyle relay. Also holds Tennessee state records in the 100y butterfly and 100y freestyle. Holds Southeastern records in Open 200y Medley relay, 17-18 100y Butterfly and 200y Butterfly, 15-16 200y butterfly, 17-18 100m Butterfly, 17-18 200m Butterfly, 17-18 200m Individual Medley.

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