Lizana, Mississippi facts for kids
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Lizana, Mississippi
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 Lizana, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Lizana, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
39503, 39574
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| Area code(s) | 228 |
Lizana is a small community in Harrison County, Mississippi. It's not a city, but a "community without its own government." You can find Lizana about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) southwest of Saucier, right along Mississippi Highway 53. Lizana is also part of the larger Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area, which means it's connected to the bigger cities nearby.
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History of Lizana
Early Settlement
Lizana was settled in the 1880s. A man named Henry Sabastian Lizana moved there. He came from a nearby place called DeLisle. Henry was an entrepreneur, meaning he was good at starting businesses.
The area around Lizana had a big lumber boom. This meant lots of trees were being cut down for wood. This helped Henry's businesses become successful.
Businesses and Post Office
Henry Lizana opened a general store. He also started a post office. These were located near a railroad line. This railroad was used to transport logs.
In the early 1920s, the logging industry slowed down. Henry gave some of his land to his nine children. The rest of his land went to the state because of unpaid taxes.
St. Ann Catholic Church
In 1901, a priest named Father Rene Sorin helped build the first Catholic church in Lizana. It was called St. Ann Catholic Church. Henry Lizana donated the land for this church.
Over time, the church building needed repairs. In 1937, the church was moved. It is now located on Mississippi Highway 53.
Logging Railroads
From 1902 to 1906, the Gulf Coast Lumber Company ran train lines in Lizana. These lines were built for a special purpose. They carried valuable long leaf pine trees. These trees were logged in the Lizana area.
The logs were taken to a sawmill. This sawmill was in a nearby town called Lyman. In 1906, the Ingram-Day Lumber Company bought Gulf Coast Lumber. Later, Batson & Hatten Lumber Company bought Ingram-Day. This happened on May 10, 1924. Batson & Hatten stopped using the Lyman mill in 1932.
Lizana Post Office
The Lizana post office opened on August 7, 1908. Henry L. Lizana was the first postmaster. However, the post office closed on December 31, 1920. After that, mail for Lizana went to Saucier.
Fun Things to Do in Lizana
Annual Catfish Festival
If you visit South Mississippi, you should check out Lizana's Annual Catfish Festival. St. Ann Catholic Church organizes this fun event. The festival feels like an old-fashioned county fair.
You can enjoy tasty funnel cakes there. There are also rides and softball tournaments. The festival usually takes place during the last week of May. This is around the Memorial Day weekend.
Mardi Gras Parade
For the past few years, Lizana has hosted its own Mardi Gras Parade. The Lizana Carnival Association organizes it. Even though it's in a rural area, the parade is growing fast. Many people consider it one of the most family-friendly parades around.
Education in Lizana
Students in Lizana attend schools in the Harrison County School District.
Lizana in Pop Culture
Lizana was shown at the start of a TV show episode. It was in the JAG episode called "The Witches of Gulfport." This episode first aired on April 25, 2000. Lizana was the setting for a Wiccan ceremony in the show.
