Hermanville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hermanville, Mississippi
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 Hermanville, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Hermanville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Claiborne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2) |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 692 |
| • Density | 223.88/sq mi (86.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39086
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 671128 |
Hermanville is a small community located in Claiborne County, in the southwestern part of Mississippi, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also an "unincorporated community," meaning it is not officially part of any city. In the 2020 Census, Hermanville had a population of 692 people. Its ZIP code is 39086.
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History of Hermanville
Hermanville was officially started on March 15, 1886. The community's early economy focused on farming and natural resources. People grew cotton, raised cattle, and harvested timber products.
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany was built in Hermanville in 1887. Over time, fewer people attended the church. By 1982, the church group became inactive. In 1985, the building was moved to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson. Today, it is used there as a chapel.
The Little J Railroad
The Natchez, Jackson and Columbus Railroad was finished in 1882. A train station, called a depot, was built in Hermanville. This train line was known locally as "The Little J." It ran between Jackson, the state capital, and Natchez. The railroad had several owners over the years. The last owner was the Illinois Central Railroad. They stopped using the line between 1979 and 1981.
Lumber Mill and Pink Palace
In the early 1960s, a lumber mill in Hermanville was very busy. It produced about 10 million board feet of high-quality southern pine wood each year.
The Pink Palace in Hermanville was a famous "juke joint." A juke joint is a place where people can listen to music, dance, and socialize. In 2000, it was called "probably the most photogenic juke joint in Mississippi." The building was made from three mobile homes placed side-by-side. Their shared walls were removed. The inside walls were painted with colorful folk art.
Author's Description
Author Nevada Barr wrote about Hermanville in 2000. She described it as a very humble place. She said it was just a few buildings around a crossroads and a small post office. She felt it showed the "real" Mississippi, unlike the grand homes in Natchez or the classic buildings in Port Gibson and Clinton. She mentioned that trailer homes and shacks were scattered around the two-lane road.
Population and People
This section shares information about the people living in Hermanville.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 692 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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2020 Census Information
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Hermanville in 2020. The U.S. Census counts people by their race and ethnicity. Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic group. People of any race can be Hispanic/Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 18 | 2.60% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 663 | 95.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0.29% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 5 | 0.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4 | 0.58% |
| Total | 692 | 100.00% |
Education
Hermanville is part of the Claiborne County School District. Students in Hermanville attend schools in this district. Port Gibson High School is the main high school for the area.
Notable People
- Maxwell Bodenheim, a poet and novelist from the Jazz Age. He was known as the "King of Greenwich Village Bohemians."
