Winston County lies east from Louisville MS towards Tupelo with a population of over nineteen thousands . Winston provides tourists many interesting sights like Winston County Museum showcasing artifacts & photographs dedicated local history or visit the legendary Union Church - oldest church ever built by settlers in area nowadays housing numerous historically important headers belonging to civil war era . Additionally, visitors may also explore beauty of nature at nearby Bienville National Forest with its diverse wildlife & activities like hiking ; ATV riding ; horseback riding etc..