RURAL MOREHOUSE PARISH
Outside Towns and Cities

Agriculture related businesses are currently predominant in the area, with cotton, corn, soybeans, sweet potatoes, rice, and sorghum.  Timber is also a renewable resource in the parish.  A wide range of terrain can be seen from the long ridge that signals the start of the Mississippi Delta, where hills and scenic bayous frame the agricultural land that dominate the east side of Morehouse Parish.

OUTDOOR RECREATION:  Bird watchers, hunters, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts come to Morehouse Parish to enjoy the rural atmosphere and abundant wildlife.  Some sources say Morehouse Parish is the fifth most popular duck hunting destination in the United States!  

MOVIE INDUSTRY:  Many areas have no highline wires, limited air traffic, and very little background noise, making Morehouse Parish excellent for historical movie sets.  With the exception of big skyscrapers and big city smog--Morehouse Parish has what your entertainment business needs.

INTERNET/TECHNOLOGY:  Morehouse Parish has a number of Internet service providers available offering DSL, cable and dial-up connections.  A major fiber-optic cable is located along the US Highway 165 and US Highway 425 in Morehouse Parish.  Efforts are underway to improve Internet access in the most rural areas with wireless connections.  

For more information on the benefits of rural life and business opportunities available, please contact MEDC.