MS HR91

Commends and congratulates the City of Ripley, Mississippi on its 180th anniversary in 2017, marking almost two centuries as the county seat of Tippah County.

Notes that Ripley was incorporated on May 9, 1837, likely named after General Eleazor Wheelock Ripley, a Congressional Medal recipient and War of 1812 hero.

Recognizes Ripley's growth from a population of 350 in its first year to approximately 5,500 residents by 2017, with increasing business development.

Highlights notable residents of Ripley including Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner, U.S. Congressman Thomas Spight, opera star Ruby Elzy, bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe, and professional athletes Jim Miller and Kendall Simmons.

Identifies several historical homes in Ripley including the Dr. John Y. Murray antebellum home and the W.R. Cole-R.J. Thurmond Home from the 1850s.