Mattson, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mattson, Mississippi
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Coahoma
Elevation	164 ft (50 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	662
GNIS feature ID	673246

Mattson, also known as Earnest, is a small place in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Mattson is located close to U.S. Route 49.

Mattson is about 8 miles (13 km) south of Clarksdale. It is also about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Dublin.

History of Mattson

Mattson got its name from a family who lived in the area. This family owned a large sawmill, which is a place where wood is cut into planks.

Mattson was once an important stop for the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. This was a railway line that helped transport goods and people.

A post office first opened here in 1887 under the name Earnest. It changed its name to Mattson in 1897. There was also a drug store in Mattson, run by T. R. Montgomery.

Famous People from Mattson

Some talented people who became famous were born or lived in Mattson:

• Big George Brock: He was a well-known blues harmonica player.
• Clayton Love: He was a talented blues pianist, a bandleader, and a singer.

Homes in the Mattson community along Old Highway 61.