McLaurin, Mississippi facts for kids
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McLaurin, Mississippi
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 McLaurin, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 693929 |
McLaurin is a small community in Forrest County, Mississippi, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, the county government manages the area.
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History of McLaurin
The community of McLaurin was named after General McLaurin. He was also the first president of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad. This railroad was very important for moving goods and people across the region.
A long time ago, McLaurin was home to one of the biggest sawmills in the country. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. Because of this large mill, McLaurin became a key place for shipping wood products. These products included masonite (a type of fiberboard) and pulp wood (wood used to make paper). Jim Barron, who managed the first sawmill in the area, is buried in the McLaurin Cemetery.
In 1900, about 300 people lived in McLaurin. A post office served the community from 1896 until 1974. South of McLaurin, there is a historic landing field for aircraft. The McLaurin Salt Dome, a natural underground salt formation, is also named after the community.
Education in McLaurin
Students in McLaurin attend schools within the local area. The main schools serving the community are:
- Forrest County Agricultural High School
- South Forrest Elementary School
Infrastructure
Transportation in McLaurin
McLaurin is served by U.S. Route 49. This is a major road that runs north and south through Arkansas and Mississippi. It helps connect McLaurin to other towns and cities.
Places of Worship
Several churches serve the McLaurin community. They include:
- McLaurin United Methodist Church
- Morning Star Church
- Old Enon Church
- First Baptist Church of McLaurin
