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Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Located in Forrest/Lamar County, Mississippi, Hattiesburg was established in 1882. Known as the 'Hub City' for its railroad junction. Camp Shelby is one of the largest military training sites in the U.S.
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Founded 1882 | Population 49,000 | Peak 49,000 (2024) | County Forrest/Lamar County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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1882 Founded: Railroad junction.
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1942 Camp Shelby: Major WWII training base.
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1964 Freedom Summer: Civil rights voter registration.
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2010 Modern Era: Hattiesburg continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Hattiesburg

May 23, 2016
Republican Landslide Projected Ahead Mississippi Elections
Jackson, Mississippi (May 23, 2016) – As voters geared up for key elections in the state, polls pointed to a commanding Republic…
Feb 8, 2016
New Food Stamp Restrictions Begin Implementation Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – On February 8, 2016, Mississippi rolled out new restrictions for its food stamp program, marking a significant …
Jan 16, 2016
Mississippi Cop Recounts Efforts Save Man Burning Car Wreck
Jackson, Mississippi – On a chilly January night in 2016, a local police officer shared a gripping account of his desperate figh…
Jan 6, 2016
Mississippi Lawmakers Fail Change Flag
Jackson, Mississippi (January 6, 2016) – Mississippi lawmakers hit a roadblock on Wednesday when they failed to pass a bill that…
Dec 2, 2015
Mississippi Governor Stands Proclaiming April Confederate Heritage Month
Jackson, Mississippi – On December 2, 2015, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant dug in his heels over a controversial decision to d…
Nov 24, 2015
Mississippi Governor April Confederate History Month
JACKSON, Miss. – In a move that stirred up old tensions in the Deep South, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant declared April as Co…

Complete Historical Timeline

1882 Transport
Founded
1942 Government
Camp Shelby
1964 Politics
Freedom Summer
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Known as the 'Hub City' for its railroad junction.
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Camp Shelby is one of the largest military training sites in the U.S.
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Important Freedom Summer voter registration site in 1964.
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Hattiesburg is located in Forrest/Lamar County, Mississippi.
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Hattiesburg was founded in 1882.

Famous People from Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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