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History and Setting of ICC
History
Itawamba Community College began as an extension of Itawamba County Agricultural High School, one of the largest high schools in Mississippi, which was organized in 1920.
In 1941, the trustees extended the curriculum to provide for two years of college work. However, World War II postponed the plans for buildings and equipment to pursue college status.
In March 1948, the boards of supervisors and school boards of Itawamba, Lee and Monroe counties unanimously and harmoniously agreed to support Itawamba Junior College. A full freshman college curriculum was offered for the first time during the 1948-49 session, and sophomore work, during 1949-50. Pontotoc County began supporting the institution in 1953, and Chickasaw County in 1972.
The ICC Tupelo Campus, which was organized in July 1963, operated in vacant buildings and shops procured from businesses of the city of Tupelo. In July 1966, the school relocated into a 65,500-square-foot complex, which has grown to include 11 buildings. In the fall of 1987, the name of the institution was changed to Itawamba Community College to more adequately reflect its mission and purpose.
Setting
ICC serves progressive Northeast Mississippi with campuses in Fulton (602 Hill Street), located on the recreationally-oriented Tenn-Tom Waterway and Tupelo (2176 South Eason Blvd.), located in the All-American city which offers shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment. The Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road, Belden) houses all of the non-credit programs offered by the Economic and Community Services Division.
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Fulton Campus
Itawamba Community College
602 West Hill Street
Fulton, Mississippi 38843
Phone: 662.862.8000Tupelo Campus
Itawamba Community College
2176 S. Eason Blvd.
Tupelo, Mississippi 38804
Phone: 662.620.5000Belden Center
Itawamba Community College
3200 Adams Farm Road
Belden, Mississippi 38826
Phone: 662.620.5000Copyright © 2010
