West Point, Mississippi, founded in 1848, is the county seat of Clay County. It was named after the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. The town is home to the Winterville Mounds, a Native American archaeological site featuring a group of mounds built between 1000 and 1200 AD. During the American Civil War, West Point was occupied by Union forces and served as a supply base. Today, it is a small rural town with a population of around 11,000 people.
Dollar General takes the top spot among Dollar Stores and Deep Discount Stores in West Point, Mississippi with 3 locations as of April 12, 2024. Dollar Tree is in second place with 2 locations.