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Meridian Micropolitan Area
The Meridian Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in east central Mississippi that covers two counties - Clarke, Kemper and Lauderdale. As of the 2020 census, the μSA had a population of 97,587. Counties *Clarke * Kemper *Lauderdale Communities Cities * Meridian (Principal City) * Quitman Towns * De Kalb *Enterprise *Marion * Pachuta * Shubuta * Stonewall Census-designated places * Bogue Chitto * Collinsville * Meridian Station * Nellieburg * Porterville Unincorporated places * Bailey * Cullum * Daleville * De Soto * Electric Mills * Giles * Kewanee *Lauderdale *Moscow * Porterville * Preston * Russell * Sucarnoochee * Suqualena * Tamola * Toomsuba * Wahalak *Whynot *Zero Demographics As of the 2020 Census, there were 97,587 people residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA consisted of 49,296 White persons, 42,569 African Americans, 577 Native Americans, 585 Asians, 35 Pacific Islanders, 2,537 individuals from other races, and Hispanic or L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enterprise, Clarke County, Mississippi
Enterprise is a town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 526 at the 2010 census. History Enterprise was so named "to denote the policy of their inhabitants". The town was founded in 1834, by John J. McRae, who later served as Governor of Mississippi. In the early days of the American Civil War, a military training camp was set up at Enterprise for newly created Confederate units. After the fall of Vicksburg and Port Hudson in July, 1863, thousands of paroled Confederate troops were sent to a camp at Enterprise to await exchange. Units from Enterprise that served in the Civil War include the "Enterprise Guards", Company B of the 14th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, the "Enterprise Tigers", Company D of the 37th Mississippi Infantry, the "East Mississippi Guards", Company F of the 2nd Mississippi Cavalry Regiment, and the "McLain Rifles", Company B of the 37th Mississippi Infantry. After the state capital of Jackson fell to Union forces in May, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Soto, Mississippi
De Soto is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 274. History De Soto was named after Hernando de Soto. De Soto was one of four principle towns established in Clarke County before the American Civil War. Established along the Chickasawhay River before the arrival of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, construction of housing in De Soto may have started as early as 1845 and by 1858 churches were being erected. The town had a Post Office and two churches in 1900 when the population was 258. A post office operated under the name De Soto from 1856 to 1978. At one point, De Soto was home to two sawmills, a drug store, a hotel, a blacksmith, and multiple general stores. Four sites in De Soto are listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the Federal government of the United States, Unite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daleville, Mississippi
Daleville is an unincorporated community along Mississippi Highway 39 in North Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. It has a post office with the ZIP code 39326. The settlement is named for Samuel Dale, Lauderdale County's first representative in the Mississippi Legislature. History The original US land grant for a large portion of Daleville was granted to John A. McKellar on February 27, 1841. US Land Grant Certificate 29376. This grant included Lots 2, 7, 8, 9, and 10, of Section 5, Township 8 North, Range 16 East in the District of Sands. John A. McKellar lived in Perry County, Alabama, USA at the time of the grant. Government State The Mississippi Senate district map divides Daleville into two sections. The area north of Hickory Grove Road is in the 32nd State Senate District which seats Sampson Jackson, II ( D). The balance of the community resides in the 31st State Senate District which seats Terry Burton ( R). The Mississippi House of Representatives also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cullum, Mississippi
Cullum is an unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi Mississippi ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Louisiana to the s ..., United States. A post office operated under the name Cullum from 1895 to 1914. In 1900, Cullum's population was 24. References Unincorporated communities in Kemper County, Mississippi Unincorporated communities in Mississippi {{KemperCountyMS-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bailey, Mississippi
Bailey is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Mississippi Lauderdale County is a County (United States), county located on the eastern border of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 72,984. The county seat and largest city is Meridian, Mis ..., United States. Its ZIP code is 39320. History The population of Bailey in 1900 was 56. The settlement had a post office around that time. Notes Unincorporated communities in Lauderdale County, Mississippi Unincorporated communities in Mississippi {{LauderdaleCountyMS-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porterville, Mississippi
Porterville (also Maryville) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area, unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi, Kemper County, Mississippi. It lies a slight distance away from U.S. Route 45 southeast of the city of De Kalb, Mississippi, De Kalb, the county seat of Kemper County. Its elevation is 200 feet (61 m). It has a post office with the ZIP code 39352. It is adjacent to Lake Porterville. Demographics History Porterville was named for the first postmaster, Willie N. Porter. The community is located on the Kansas City Southern Railway and the post office first opened on May 24, 1890. Porterville was once home to several stores and in 1906 had a population of 200. The Porterville General Store is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Notable people * Clay Hopper, former professional baseball player and member of the International League Hall of Fame * Devonta Pollard, professional basketball player References U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nellieburg, Mississippi
Nellieburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,316 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Meridian. Geography Nellieburg is bordered to the east by Okatibbee Creek, a south-flowing tributary of the Chickasawhay River and part of the Pascagoula River watershed. It is northwest of the center of Meridian, the county seat, via Mississippi Highway 19. The highway continues northwest to Philadelphia. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Nellieburg CDP has a total area of , of which , or 0.53%, are water. Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,316 people, 425 households, and 347 families residing in the CDP. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,354 people, 561 households, and 407 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 580 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.19% White, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meridian Station, Mississippi
Meridian Station is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States, corresponding to the residential portions of Naval Air Station Meridian. The population was 1,090 at the 2010 census. Geography Meridian Station is located in northern Lauderdale County at (32.547017, -88.621981). It is north of Meridian, the county seat, via Mississippi Highway 39 and John C. Stennis Drive. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which , or 2.69%, are water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,849 people, 354 households, and 344 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 526 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 62.57% White, 26.55% African American, 0.76% Native American, 2.65% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 3.79% from other races, and 3.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.06% of the population. There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collinsville, Mississippi
Collinsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,984 at the 2020 census. Geography Collinsville is located in northwestern Lauderdale County at (32.487906, -88.844205). Mississippi Highway 19 passes through the community, leading southeast to Meridian, the county seat, and northwest to Philadelphia. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which , or 0.18%, are water. The town and Highway 19 lie on a low ridge separating Suqualena Creek to the west and Twitley Branch to the east, both of which are tributaries of Okatibbee Creek and part of the Chickasawhay/ Pascagoula River watershed. Okatibbee Dam, forming Okatibbee Lake, is at the eastern edge of the Collinsville CDP. Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,984 people, 724 households, and 503 families residing in the CDP. As of the census of 2000, there ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bogue Chitto, Mississippi
Bogue Chitto is a census-designated place (CDP) situated in Kemper and Neshoba counties, Mississippi. The population was 864 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation and the population is 93% Choctaw. History During Freedom Summer of 1964 and a voter registration drive, three civil rights workers: James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were killed by Ku Klux Klan members about 10 miles north of Bogue Chitto on the night of June 21, 1964. Their bodies were discovered by the FBI and other law enforcement, buried in an earthen dam on the Old Jolly Farm in Neshoba County, Mississippi in August 1964. The murders galvanized national attention and contributed to passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The events were the subject of the 1988 drama film ''Mississippi Burning''. Etymology The name Bogue Chitto, meaning "Big Creek," comes from the Choctaw words "bok" (creek) and "chito" (big). Geography Much of the Mississ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stonewall, Mississippi
Stonewall is a town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,088 at the 2010 census. History A cotton mill was established here in 1868. The town was named after Confederate Army General Stonewall Jackson. Stonewall's major industry from 1868 until 2002 was the cotton mill which operated as Burlington Industries from 1962 onward. In 2002, Burlington announced that it would be closing the Stonewall plant and put 850 people out of work. Geography The Chickasawhay River forms the western boundary of the town. The town of Enterprise is to the northwest on Mississippi Highway 513, while Quitman, the county seat, is to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which , or 0.36%, is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 879 people, 405 households, and 210 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,149 people, 461 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
