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Magnolia, Mississippi
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Location of Magnolia, Mississippi
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 Magnolia, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.19 sq mi (16.03 km2) |
| • Land | 6.14 sq mi (15.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
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| • Total | 1,883 |
| • Density | 306.53/sq mi (118.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39652
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-44680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0673065 |
Magnolia is a city located in Pike County, Mississippi. It is also the main government center for the county, known as the county seat. In 2010, about 2,420 people lived there. Magnolia is part of the larger McComb, Mississippi area.
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History of Magnolia
Magnolia was started in 1856 by Ansel H. Prewett. He was a local leader and a cotton farmer. He knew that a new railroad, the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad, would need a stop for water and fuel. Prewett sold some of his land to the railroad company for a very low price. He then divided his plantation into smaller pieces to sell to people who wanted to build homes and businesses.
Magnolia grew quickly in the 1860s. In the late 1800s, it became a popular vacation spot. Wealthy people from New Orleans would take trains north to enjoy the fresh air and clear creeks. At one time, Magnolia had an opera house, a skating rink, and several hotels. These places mostly served the tourists visiting the town.
Magnolia also had its own newspapers. The first one, the Grand Trunk Magnolian, started in 1860 but did not last long. Later, the Magnolia Gazette began in 1872. The Magnolia Herald was also started in 1875 by Luke W. Conerly.
Geography of Magnolia
Magnolia covers a total area of about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Inside the city, two rivers meet: the Minnehaha River and the Little Tangipahoa River. This meeting point is called a confluence.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 567 | — | |
| 1890 | 676 | 19.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,088 | 60.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,823 | 67.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,012 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,660 | −17.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,125 | 28.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,984 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,083 | 5.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,970 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,461 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,245 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,071 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,420 | 16.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,883 | −22.2% | |
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The table below shows the different groups of people living in Magnolia as of 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White | 508 | 26.98% |
| Black or African American | 1,276 | 67.76% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.27% |
| Other/Mixed | 68 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 1.27% |
In 2020, there were 1,883 people living in Magnolia. These people lived in 825 households, with 444 of them being families.
Famous People from Magnolia
Many interesting people have connections to Magnolia:
- Dorothy Bainton: A doctor who was the first woman to lead a department at the University of California, San Francisco.
- Prentiss Barnes (1925-2006): A bass singer in the doo-wop music group The Moonglows. He was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
- Jeremy Bridges: A former player in the National Football League (NFL).
- Laphonza Butler (born 1979): She became a U.S. Senator from California.
- Aunjanue Ellis (born 1969): An actress who was nominated for an Oscar award.
- William Parsons: He was the Director of the Kennedy Space Center. He helped oversee the return to space flights after the Space Shuttle Columbia accident in 2003.
- Lynne Spears (born 1955): An author and the mother of famous singers Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears.
- Davion Taylor (born 1998): An NFL Linebacker who was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020.
- T. C. Taylor: A former NFL player and now the head football coach for the Jackson State Tigers.
- Thad Vann: A successful head football coach for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles from 1949 to 1968. He is also in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Getting Around Magnolia
Highways
Interstate 55
U.S. Highway 51
Mississippi Highway 48
Air Travel
- The closest airport is the McComb-Pike County Airport.
Education in Magnolia
The schools in Magnolia are part of the South Pike School District.
The town also has a public library.
For college, students can attend Southwest Mississippi Community College.
Fun Things to Do
- Percy Quin State Park: A great place for outdoor activities.
- Homochitto National Forest: A large forest about 42 miles away, good for exploring nature.
Climate in Magnolia
Magnolia has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Magnolia (Misisipi) para niños
