Stratton is an unincorporated community located in

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, Mississippi, United States.

History

Stratton was located on the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad (GM&O). Stratton was founded in 1905 and was formed after the village of Stamper moved to be closer to the railroad. At one point, Stratton was home to a sawmill, four general stores, and a grocery store. The GM&O also formerly operated a

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in Stratton. Stratton was also the former site of a school. A post office operated under the name Stratton from 1906 to 1956.

References

Unincorporated communities in Newton County, Mississippi Unincorporated communities in Mississippi {{NewtonCountyMS-geo-stub