Taylorsville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Taylorsville, Mississippi
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Taylorsville Town Hall
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Location of Taylorsville, Mississippi
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 Taylorsville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Smith |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.86 sq mi (9.99 km2) |
| • Land | 3.86 sq mi (9.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
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| • Total | 1,148 |
| • Density | 297.64/sq mi (114.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39168
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-72400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0678604 |
| Website | https://www.visittvillems.org/ |
Taylorsville is a town in southeastern Smith County, Mississippi, United States. In 2020, 1,148 people lived there. This makes Taylorsville the largest town in Smith County.
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History of Taylorsville
Taylorsville started as a town in 1900. It was built along the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad. An employee of the railroad chose the spot. Soon after, a post office was built there. The original post office was about five miles away. It was in a place called Old Taylorsville. When the post office moved, the new town of Taylorsville began.
An old hotel, the Old Stringer Hotel, was built soon after. Sadly, it burned down in 1946. Taylorsville grew because of the many pine forests nearby. These forests were a great source of lumber. New businesses and homes were quickly built.
Today, Taylorsville has many different businesses. These include lumber, factories, sign making, farming, and finance. Taylorsville is also home to Southern Pine Electric. This company provides electricity to homes and farms. It started in 1938 and now serves over 65,000 customers.
Geography of Taylorsville
Taylorsville covers about 3.7 square miles (9.99 square kilometers) of land. It is located just west of the Leaf River. The Leaf River flows under Mississippi Highway 28 near the town. The Leaf River is a major branch of the Pascagoula River. The Pascagoula River eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
People of Taylorsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 623 | — | |
| 1920 | 601 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 805 | 33.9% | |
| 1940 | 955 | 18.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,116 | 16.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,132 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,299 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,387 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,412 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,341 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,353 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,148 | −15.2% | |
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Taylorsville Population in 2020
In 2020, 1,148 people lived in Taylorsville. There were 654 households and 460 families. Most people in Taylorsville are White (65.42%). About 29.36% are Black or African American.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 751 | 65.42% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 337 | 29.36% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.17% |
| Other/Mixed | 23 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 2.96% |
Taylorsville Population in 2010
In 2010, Taylorsville had 1,353 people. There were 534 households. About 35% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.48 people. The average family had 3.05 people.
The median age in town was 38 years old. About 26.2% of the people were under 18. About 16% were 65 or older. The median income for a household was $28,563. For a family, it was $38,958. About 16.1% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Fun Things to Do in Taylorsville
Grillin' N Chillin' Barbecue Festival
Taylorsville hosts a fun event called the Grillin' N Chillin' Barbecue Festival. It happens every year on the first weekend of November. On Friday night, barbecue teams start cooking. They compete for different prizes.
On Saturday morning, a part of Mississippi Highway 28 closes. This is for a car and bike show. The show has prizes and a burnout competition. This festival helps bring visitors to Taylorsville. It also attracts barbecue cooks from all over the southeastern United States.
Schools in Taylorsville
Taylorsville has a public school called Taylorsville Attendance Center. It is part of the Smith County School District. There is also a private school. It is called The First Baptist Church of Taylorsville Christian School. This school teaches children from K4 (pre-kindergarten) to 6th grade.
News and Media in Taylorsville
Taylorsville has two local newspapers. They are The Smith County Reformer and The Post. These papers share local news. For wider news, people use television and high-speed internet. There is also a radio station, WBBN-FM 95.9 (B95). Its studios are in Laurel.
Getting Around Taylorsville
Taylorsville does not have a public bus system. However, school buses serve Taylorsville High School. Several state highways pass through or near the town. These include:
- Mississippi Highway 28
- Mississippi Highway 37
- Mississippi Highway 531
U.S. Highway 84 is about 10 miles away. Taylorsville also has a railroad system. This railroad connects to the West Taylorsville Industrial Park. It runs west towards Magee.
Famous People from Taylorsville
- Jason Campbell, a football player
- Eric Clark, a politician who was Mississippi Secretary of State
- Tim Duckworth, a football player
- Blaine Eaton II, a politician
- Billy Hamilton, a baseball player
- Marcus Keyes, a football player
- Danny Myrick, a singer and songwriter
- Eugene Sims, a football player
- Prentiss Walker, a former Congressman
See also
In Spanish: Taylorsville (Misisipi) para niños
