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Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area
The Meridian Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in east central Mississippi that covers three counties - Clarke, Kemper, and Lauderdale. As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 106,569 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 106,139). According to the 2010 Census, the population is of 107,449. Counties *Clarke * Kemper *Lauderdale Communities Cities *Meridian (Principal City) * Quitman Towns * De Kalb *Enterprise *Marion * Pachuta * Scooba * Shubuta * Stonewall Census-designated places * Collinsville * Meridian Station * Nellieburg Unincorporated places * Bailey * Daleville *De Soto * Electric Mills * Kewanee *Lauderdale *Moscow * Porterville * Preston * Russell * Toomsuba * Wahalak * Whynot Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 106,569 people, 40,877 households, and 28,384 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 58.81% White, 39.57% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.39% Asian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meridian MSA
The Meridian Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in east central Mississippi that covers three counties - Clarke, Kemper, and Lauderdale. As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 106,569 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 106,139). According to the 2010 Census, the population is of 107,449. Counties *Clarke * Kemper *Lauderdale Communities Cities *Meridian (Principal City) * Quitman Towns * De Kalb *Enterprise *Marion * Pachuta * Scooba * Shubuta * Stonewall Census-designated places * Collinsville * Meridian Station * Nellieburg Unincorporated places * Bailey * Daleville *De Soto * Electric Mills * Kewanee *Lauderdale *Moscow * Porterville * Preston * Russell * Toomsuba * Wahalak * Whynot Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 106,569 people, 40,877 households, and 28,384 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 58.81% White, 39.57% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.39% Asian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shubuta, Mississippi
Shubuta is a town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States, which is located on the eastern border of the state. The population was 441 as of the 2010 census, down from 651 at the 2000 census. Developed around an early 19th-century trading post on the Chickasawhay River, it was built near a Choctaw town. Shubuta is a Choctaw word meaning "smokey water". East of the town is a bridge over the river; it is known as the "Hanging Bridge". It was the site of the 20th-century lynch murders of four young blacks in 1918, two of whom were pregnant women, and two male youths in 1942. National newspapers covered the lynchings, and the NAACP conducted investigations in both cases. No one was prosecuted for the murders. In addition to recognition of historic houses in town, the Shubuta Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in state and national history. A total of 10 blacks were lynched in Clarke County from 1877 to 1950. History Located along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preston, Mississippi
Preston (also Pleasant Springs) is an unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi. It lies at the intersection of State Highways 21 and 397 northwest of the city of De Kalb, the county seat of Kemper County. Its elevation is 541 feet (165 m). It has a post office A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail services, such as accepting letters and parcels, providing post office boxes, and selling postage stamps, packaging, and stationery. Post offices may offer additional ser ... with the ZIP code 39354. Notable people * Michael Evans, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives * Sampson Jackson, member of the Mississippi State Senate References Unincorporated communities in Kemper County, Mississippi Unincorporated communities in Mississippi {{kemperCountyMS-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porterville, Mississippi
Porterville (also Maryville) is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi. It lies a slight distance away from U.S. Route 45 southeast of the city of 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 The International League Hall of Fame is an American baseball hall of fame which honors players, managers, and executives of the Interna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moscow, Mississippi
Moscow is an unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi. It lies along State Highway 493 southwest of the city of De Kalb, the county seat A county seat is an administrative center, seat of government, or capital city of a county or civil parish. The term is in use in Canada, China, Hungary, Romania, Taiwan, and the United States. The equivalent term shire town is used in the US st ... of Kemper County. Its elevation is 509 feet (155 m). A post office operated under the name Moscow from 1871 to 1922. In 1900, Moscow's population was 30. References Unincorporated communities in Kemper County, Mississippi Unincorporated communities in Mississippi {{KemperCountyMS-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauderdale, Mississippi
Lauderdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. The population of Lauderdale was 395 at the 2020 census. It is located along U.S. Highway 45, northeast of Meridian. History Early history Lauderdale was first inhabited by Native Americans. The first recorded Native Americans in the area were the Choctaw, who had a village named Panti on Ponta Creek near the present site of Lauderdale. In 1800, Samuel Dale guided some of the first European settlers to the area, including James Lauderdale. Lauderdale was originally from Tennessee but settled at the mineral springs in the area and named them Lauderdale Springs. During the War of 1812, Lauderdale served under Andrew Jackson at the Battle of Talladega and was killed at the Battle of New Orleans. In 1837, a post office opened under the name Mingo Houma, then under the name Springs Depot from 1856 to 1859. The community was incorporated on March 12, 1856 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kewanee, Mississippi
Kewanee is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. Kewanee is located along U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 80 east-northeast of Meridian. The community is located on the former Alabama Great Southern Railroad and in 1900 had a population of 50 people. The community's name may be a transfer from Kewanee, Illinois. The Simmons & Wright Company, listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic ..., is located in Kewanee. Notes Unincorporated communities in Lauderdale County, Mississippi Unincorporated communities in Mississippi {{LauderdaleCountyMS-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electric Mills, Mississippi
Electric Mills is an unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi. It lies along U.S. Route 45 east of the city of De Kalb, the county seat of Kemper County. History The town of Electric Mills was established in 1913 and named after its modern, electrically powered mill; one of the first mills to be completely electric-powered. In 1914, Electric Mills and Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina were selected by the United States Public Health Service as sites to conduct fieldwork on the prevention of malaria. Through improved drainage and the use of quinine, both towns experienced significant reductions in the disease. Much of the town was removed after milling ceased in 1941. Electric Mills is located on the Kansas City Southern Railway. A post office operated under the name Electric Mills from 1911 to 1985. Notable people * Betty Jane Long, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives * Hardy Myers, Oregon Attorney General and speaker of the Oregon House of Represe ... [...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 United States federal government's official li ... [...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] |
Bailey, Mississippi
Bailey is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Mississippi Lauderdale County is a county located on the eastern border of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 80,261. The county seat is Meridian. The county is named for Colonel James Lauderdale, who was killed at t ..., 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] |
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, 13.74 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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