starkville + adelaide

Adelaide is located in Starkville, Mississippi. If you're new to the area, Starkville is home to Mississippi State University, and has many great outdoor recreation opportunities, from hunting and fishing, to golf and more. Starkville has many public and private school options, both public and private.

The Site

Located in the Southeast corner of Starkville, the community is built around its namesake: Adelaide, and the preservation of her story and the property she so carefully protected all these years. She was Giving. She was Protective, always being careful with what she possessed and counting it as blessing. She was Spiritual, always giving credit to God, and not ourselves. She was Gentle, always concerned about others and their comfort. Her name was Adelaide, and her parents met on this site and formed a bond of marriage that was never broken. She lives on in the spirit of this place.

Topography

The site has rolling topography and is a picturesque open space surrounded by growth. The agricultural character and history of the property is evident by the existing ponds, pastures, and barn structures. Mature stands of trees have been preserved along tributaries and fence lines. The trees define pockets of various pastures in which cattle reside.