Brooklyn, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brooklyn, Mississippi
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 Brooklyn, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39425
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Brooklyn is a small community in the southern part of Forrest County, Mississippi. It is not a city with its own government. Instead, it is part of the larger Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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A Look Back at Brooklyn's History
Brooklyn started because of a railroad. The Gulf and Ship Island Railroad was being built nearby. At first, the community was called Bullis. This name came from one of the engineers working on the railroad. Later, it got its current name, Brooklyn. This name honors one of the first families who settled there.
Early settlers included John and Sam Perkins. They owned a store and a ferry on Black Creek. Long ago, people used Black Creek to move logs. They would float logs from the local pine forests. These logs went all the way to Pascagoula, a big trading town.
Where is Brooklyn Located?
Brooklyn is in southern Mississippi. You can find it using its coordinates: 31.0562946 degrees north and -89.1861676 degrees west.
Getting Around Brooklyn
U.S. Route 49 is a main road that goes through Brooklyn. This highway helps people travel to and from the community.
Schools in Brooklyn
Students in Brooklyn attend schools run by the Forrest County School District.
- Forrest County Agricultural High School (FCAHS) serves students in grades 9-12. Their sports teams are called the "Aggies."
- South Forrest Attendance Center (SFAC) teaches students from grades 1-8. Their teams are known as the "Rebels."
Places to Worship
Brooklyn has several churches for people of different faiths:
- Clear Creek Methodist Protestant Church
- First Baptist Church of Brooklyn
- Trueway Baptist Church
- Black Creek Baptist Church
- Brooklyn United Methodist Church
- Fellowship Chapel Non-Denominational Church
- Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
- Brooklyn Apostolic Church 91 Old Hwy 49E
- Grace Chapel Baptist Church
Fun Things to Do in Brooklyn
- Black Creek is a great place for outdoor fun. It is Mississippi's only National Wild and Scenic River. You can go canoeing, fishing, and camping there.
- De Soto National Forest surrounds Brooklyn. This large national forest offers many chances to explore nature.
Brooklyn's Climate
Brooklyn has a Humid subtropical climate. This means the area has warm temperatures and rain throughout the year. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Cfa."
Famous People from Brooklyn
- Harold Ray Watson was a missionary and an agronomist. An agronomist is a scientist who studies how to grow crops and manage soil.
