73-655: Scouting in Mississippi has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. In 1909, Dr. Cran, the Local Episcopal Minister, and Mr. C.H. Hamilton organized Troop 19 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. In 1910, the unit was officially recognized by the local scout office in Vicksburg. Troop 19 became Troop 119 after
146-620: A sit-in at the lunch counter of the S. H. Kress & Co. downtown. Vela Uniform was an element of Project Vela , conducted jointly in the 1960s by the United States Department of Energy and the Advanced Research Projects Agency . Its purpose was to develop seismic methods for detecting underground nuclear testing . The Project Dribble program involved two underground nuclear detonations. Test SALMON occurred on October 22, 1964, with
219-730: A 5.3 kiloton yield; test STERLING was detonated December 3, 1966, with a yield of 380 tons. Both detonations took place within Tatum Salt Dome, southwest of the Hattiesburg/ Purvis area. Most of Hattiesburg is in Forrest County. A smaller portion on the west side is in Lamar County , with abundant commercial land gained in a 2008 annexation. This consists of a narrow stretch of land east of I-59 and an irregularly shaped extension into West Hattiesburg . In
292-991: A campus in Long Beach , Mississippi, and William Carey has campuses in Gulfport , and New Orleans , Louisiana. The Forrest County Center of Pearl River Community College , a public institution, is located in Hattiesburg, with the main campus located in Poplarville , Mississippi. Public education in most of Hattiesburg is served by the Hattiesburg Municipal Separate School District , serving grades K–12. Portions of Hattiesburg are served by Forrest County Schools . Portions of Hattiesburg in Lamar County are zoned to Lamar County School District . Hattiesburg High School
365-477: A center of the lumber and railroad industries, from which was derived the nickname "The Hub City". Hattiesburg is a prominent college town, home to the University of Southern Mississippi (founded as Mississippi Normal College, for the training of teachers) and William Carey University (formerly William Carey College). South of Hattiesburg is Camp Shelby , the largest US National Guard training base east of
438-721: A cession of lands from the Choctaw and Chickasaw under the terms of the Treaty of Mount Dexter in 1805. After the treaty was ratified, European-American settlers began to move into the area. In the 1830s, the Choctaw and Chickasaw were relocated by United States authorities by treaties authorized by the Indian Removal Act , which sought to relocate the Five Civilized Tribes from the Southeast to west of
511-643: A community center was established. Many whites opposed civil rights efforts by blacks, and both summer volunteers and local African Americans endured arrests, beatings, firings, and evictions. Forrest County was also a center of activity for the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP). It sent a slate of delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Atlantic City that year to challenge
584-482: A local newspaper. It was named because it was at the intersection of a number of important rail lines. Later U.S. Highway 49 , U.S. Highway 98 and U.S. Highway 11 , and later, Interstate 59 also intersected in and near Hattiesburg. The region around Hattiesburg was involved in testing during the development of weapons in the nuclear arms race of the Cold War . In the 1960s, two nuclear devices were detonated in
657-475: A long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. In 1909, Dr. Cran, the Local Episcopal Minister, and Mr. C.H. Hamilton organized Troop 19 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. In 1910, the unit was officially recognized by the local scout office in Vicksburg. Troop 19 became Troop 119 after the Andrew Jackson Council
730-668: A realistic chance of victory. Nonetheless, their campaigns helped to encourage the further enfranchisement and political agency of black citizens. Even after passage of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 , white resistance continued in Mississippi and Hattiesburg. On the night of January 10, 1966, the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan attacked the Hattiesburg home of NAACP leader Vernon Dahmer with firebombs and gunfire. Dahmer
803-473: A seven-year, $ 10 million restoration. The completed depot now functions as an intermodal transportation center for bus, taxi and rail, as well as a space for exhibitions, meetings and special events. Hattiesburg is governed via a mayor-council system. The mayor, currently Toby Barker , is elected at large. The city council consists of five members who are each elected from one of five wards, known as single-member districts . The current city council consists of
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#1732801888392876-494: A walking pace. The Miss Hospitality Pageant began in 1949. Hattiesburg was chosen in 1997 to sponsor the state pageant. The purpose of the pageant is the selection and presentation of a young, knowledgeable lady to help promote the state in tourism and economic development. Contestants are judged on the following categories: panel interview, one-on-one interview competition, Mississippi speech competition, commercial/black dress competition, and evening gown competition. The 2011 winner
949-625: Is a part of the Hattiesburg district. North Forrest High School (grades 7–12) is a part of the Forrest school district. Oak Grove High School (grades 9–12) is under the Lamar County School District. Forrest County Agricultural High School is an independent public high school near Hattiesburg. Forrest County Public Library serves the city. The library has a location in downtown Hattiesburg as well as in neighboring Petal. Amtrak 's Crescent train connects Hattiesburg with
1022-399: Is dedicated to the many African-American soldiers who have fought for their country. Hattiesburg and the unincorporated African-American community of Palmers Crossing played a key role in the civil rights transitions of the 1960s. In 1959, black Korean War veteran Clyde Kennard applied to attend then all-white Mississippi Southern College (today University of Southern Mississippi ). He
1095-574: Is home to several national business branches that hold thousands of jobs across the Pine Belt . It was headquarters to the now defunct International Filing Company and currently hosts branches of Kohler Engines and BAE Systems Inc. , as well as Berry Plastics and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company United , Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. , and Budweiser Distribution Co. Companies such as Sunbeam (shared with Mr. Coffee , and
1168-523: Is now part of Natchez Trace Council. There are two Girl Scout councils in Mississippi. Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi serves some 10,000 members in 45 counties of south and central Mississippi. It was formed by the merger of Girl Scouts of Gulf Pines Council and Girl Scout Council of Middle Mississippi in 2009. See Scouting in Tennessee for full information. In Mississippi serves girls in northern counties. Hattiesburg Hattiesburg
1241-492: Is now part of Natchez Trace Council. There are two Girl Scout councils in Mississippi. Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi serves some 10,000 members in 45 counties of south and central Mississippi. It was formed by the merger of Girl Scouts of Gulf Pines Council and Girl Scout Council of Middle Mississippi in 2009. See Scouting in Tennessee for full information. In Mississippi serves girls in northern counties. Yazoo County Council Scouting in Mississippi has
1314-635: Is the 5th most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi , located primarily in Forrest County (where it is the county seat and most populous city) and extending west into Lamar County . The city population was 45,989 at the 2010 census , with the population now being 48,730 in 2020 . Hattiesburg is the principal city of the Hattiesburg Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses Covington , Forrest , Lamar , and Perry counties. The city
1387-514: Is the anchor of the Pine Belt region. Development of the interior of Mississippi took place primarily after the American Civil War. Before that time, only properties along the major rivers were developed as plantations. Founded in 1882 by civil engineer William H. Hardy , Hattiesburg was named in honor of Hardy's wife Hattie. The town was incorporated two years later with a population of 400. Hattiesburg's population first expanded as
1460-433: Is the case throughout the southern United States, severe thunderstorms can pose a threat, particularly during spring. Such storms spawn frequent lightning, heavy rain, occasional large hail, and tornadoes. An EF4 tornado struck the Hattiesburg area on February 10, 2013, between roughly 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. CST. It formed in Lamar County just west of Oak Grove and quickly increased in size and intensity. Although
1533-596: Is the only remaining USO club site in the United States. It has been adapted for use as a museum interpreting African-American military history. Exhibits show their participation in all the major wars and the founding of Hattiesburg: exhibits include the Revolutionary War, Buffalo Soldiers, World Wars I and II, Desegregation, Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Global War on Terrorism, You Can Be A Soldier, Hattiesburg's Hall of Honor, and World Map. The museum
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#17328018883921606-652: The Choctaw Area Council (#302). The Pine Burr-Hattiesburg Area Council (#304) was founded in 1927, changing its name to the Pine Burr Area Council (#304) in 1935. The East Mississippi Area Council (#691) was founded in 1926, changing its name to the Pushmataha Area Council (#691) in 1936. The Yocona Area Council (#748) was founded in 1926. The Jackson Council (#301) was founded in 1918, changing its name to
1679-430: The Choctaw Area Council (#302). The Pine Burr-Hattiesburg Area Council (#304) was founded in 1927, changing its name to the Pine Burr Area Council (#304) in 1935. The East Mississippi Area Council (#691) was founded in 1926, changing its name to the Pushmataha Area Council (#691) in 1936. The Yocona Area Council (#748) was founded in 1926. The Jackson Council (#301) was founded in 1918, changing its name to
1752-605: The Coleman Company ) and Kimberly Clark used to manufacture in Hattiesburg. Regions Financial Corporation operates a large operations center in the city, which employs nearly 500 people. Jones Capital recently celebrated the groundbreaking of their new $ 50 million corporate headquarters facility in Midtown Hattiesburg across from The University of Southern Mississippi. Jones operates globally with over 1,000 employees in total, 500 of those are employed in
1825-604: The Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood District was named one of the "Great Places In America," to live by the American Planning Association . Places are selected annually and represent the gold standard in terms of having a true sense of place, cultural and historical interest. The twenty-five-block neighborhood has one of the best collections of Victorian-era houses in Mississippi, with more than ninety percent of
1898-990: The Hinds and Rankin Counties Council (#301) in 1922. The Vicksburg Council (#304) was founded in 1919. The Hinds and Rankin Counties and Vicksburg councils merged to become the Kickapoo Area Council (#301) in 1927. In 1930, the Andrew Jackson Area Council (#303) was merged, and it merged with the Kickapoo Area Council (#301) in 1937 to become the Andrew Jackson Council (#303). Scouting has continued to thrive in Mississippi. There are eight Boy Scout councils and two Girl Scout councils that serve
1971-516: The Hinds and Rankin Counties Council (#301) in 1922. The Vicksburg Council (#304) was founded in 1919. The Hinds and Rankin Counties and Vicksburg councils merged to become the Kickapoo Area Council (#301) in 1927. In 1930, the Andrew Jackson Area Council (#303) was merged, and it merged with the Kickapoo Area Council (#301) in 1937 to become the Andrew Jackson Council (#303). Scouting has continued to thrive in Mississippi. There are eight Boy Scout councils and two Girl Scout councils that serve
2044-485: The Kickapoo Area Council (#301) in 1927. In 1930, the Andrew Jackson Area Council (#303) was merged, and it merged with the Kickapoo Area Council (#301) in 1937 to become the Andrew Jackson Council (#303). The council has five districts: The Chickasaw Council serves Scouts in Tennessee and Arkansas , as well as Mississippi. The Delta Area Council of west Mississippi and their Koi Hatachie lodge 345, Order of
2117-427: The Kickapoo Area Council (#301) in 1927. In 1930, the Andrew Jackson Area Council (#303) was merged, and it merged with the Kickapoo Area Council (#301) in 1937 to become the Andrew Jackson Council (#303). The council has five districts: The Chickasaw Council serves Scouts in Tennessee and Arkansas , as well as Mississippi. The Delta Area Council of west Mississippi and their Koi Hatachie lodge 345, Order of
2190-554: The Mississippi River , which hosts up to 100,000 National Guardsmen and Reservists annually. During European colonization, this area was first claimed by the French. Between 1763 and 1783 the area that is currently Hattiesburg fell under the jurisdiction of the colony of British West Florida . After the United States gained its independence, Great Britain ceded this and other areas to it after 1783. The United States gained
2263-603: The salt domes near Lumberton , Mississippi, about 28 miles southwest of Hattiesburg. Extensive follow-up of the area by the EPA has not revealed levels of nuclear contamination in the area that would be harmful to humans. Throughout the 20th century, Hattiesburg benefited from the founding of Camp Shelby (now a military mobilization center), two major hospitals, and two colleges, The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University . The growing metropolitan area that includes Hattiesburg, Forrest and Lamar counties,
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2336-531: The 2000 census, 42,475 of the city's 44,779 residents (94.9%) lived in Forrest County and 2,304 (5.1%) in Lamar County. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 54.3 square miles (140.6 km ), of which 53.4 square miles (138.3 km ) is land and 0.89 square miles (2.3 km ), or 1.63%, is water. Hattiesburg is 74 miles (119 km) north of Biloxi and 90 miles (140 km) southeast of Jackson ,
2409-501: The 38th Annual Victorian Candlelit Christmas and Holiday Tour of Homes. During the two nights of the Victorian Candlelit Christmas, thousands of candles burn in white bags lining the sidewalks. Christmas carolers from the three churches: Sacred Heart, Court Street Methodist, and Bay Street Presbyterian, stroll house to house singing Christmas music. Horse-drawn carriages carry visitors through the neighborhood at
2482-577: The Andrew Jackson Council was formed. It was sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church until 1938/39 when it was then sponsored by "The Men's Bible Class" First United Methodist church where it has remained. The Troop has been continuously chartered since 1910 and is as old as the incorporated Boy Scouts of America. In 1912, one year after the Boy Scout movement came from England to the United States, George F. Maynard, Sr. founded
2555-960: The Arrow, merged into Chickasaw Council in the early 1990s. The Choctaw Area Council serves youth in east Mississippi and west Alabama , with the council office located in Meridian, Mississippi . The Choctaw Area Council camp is Camp Binachi , and the council's name refers to the Choctaw nation. The Meridian Council (#302) was founded in 1920, and in 1935 changed its name to the Choctaw Area Council (#302). The Istrouma Area Council serves Scouts in Louisiana and Mississippi. The Pine Burr Area Council serves youth in 17 counties in southeast and southern Mississippi, from headquarters in Hattiesburg . The Pine Burr-Hattiesburg Area Council (#304)
2628-683: The Arrow, merged into Chickasaw Council in the early 1990s. The Choctaw Area Council serves youth in east Mississippi and west Alabama , with the council office located in Meridian, Mississippi . The Choctaw Area Council camp is Camp Binachi , and the council's name refers to the Choctaw nation. The Meridian Council (#302) was founded in 1920, and in 1935 changed its name to the Choctaw Area Council (#302). The Istrouma Area Council serves Scouts in Louisiana and Mississippi. The Pine Burr Area Council serves youth in 17 counties in southeast and southern Mississippi, from headquarters in Hattiesburg . The Pine Burr-Hattiesburg Area Council (#304)
2701-730: The Baptist, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint Tammany, and Terrebonne Parishes in Louisiana. The 1,200 acres (4.9 km ) camp property known as Salmen Scout Reservation is located in Kiln, Mississippi. The Yocona Area Council of northeast Mississippi is headquartered in Tupelo . It serves Alcorn, Tishomingo, Prentiss, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Tippah, Union, Benton, Marshall, Lafayette, and Yalobusha counties. The Chicksa Lodge serves local Arrowmen . Yocona Area Council merged and
2774-514: The Baptist, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint Tammany, and Terrebonne Parishes in Louisiana. The 1,200 acres (4.9 km) camp property known as Salmen Scout Reservation is located in Kiln, Mississippi. The Yocona Area Council of northeast Mississippi is headquartered in Tupelo . It serves Alcorn, Tishomingo, Prentiss, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Tippah, Union, Benton, Marshall, Lafayette, and Yalobusha counties. The Chicksa Lodge serves local Arrowmen . Yocona Area Council merged and
2847-627: The Mississippi River. They and their slaves were moved to Indian Territory in today's Kansas and Oklahoma . Hattiesburg developed at the confluence of the Leaf and Bouie rivers. It was founded in 1882 by Captain William H. Hardy , a civil engineer. The city of Hattiesburg was incorporated in 1884 with a population of approximately 400. Originally called Twin Forks and later Gordonville,
2920-633: The State of MS. The new headquarters facility will serve as the primary office for over 300 MS-based employees. The main shopping mall is Turtle Creek Mall . The Hattiesburg Train Depot was constructed in 1910 by the Southern Railway Company, and was the city's largest and most architecturally significant depot. The City of Hattiesburg purchased the depot and 3.2 acres (1.3 ha) of land from Norfolk Southern Railway in 2000, and began
2993-676: The auspices of the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO). By 1964, the Delta Ministry was active in the city. In cooperation with the NAACP and local civil rights leaders, they formed the Forrest County Voters League. In conjunction with the 1963 elections, civil rights leaders organized a statewide Freedom Ballot , a mock election that highlighted both the statewide pattern of voting rights discrimination and
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3066-401: The cities of New York , Philadelphia , Baltimore , Washington , Charlotte , Atlanta , Birmingham and New Orleans . The Amtrak station is located at 308 Newman Street. Rail freight service is offered by three Class I railroads : CN to Jackson and Mobile , Kansas City Southern to Gulfport , and Norfolk Southern to Meridian and New Orleans . Hattiesburg owns and operates
3139-539: The city received its final name of Hattiesburg from Capt. Hardy, in honor of his wife Hattie. Hattiesburg is centrally located less than 100 miles from the state capital of Jackson, as well as from the Mississippi Gulf Coast , New Orleans , Louisiana, and Mobile , Alabama. In 1884, a railroad—known then as the New Orleans and Northeastern —was built from Meridian , Mississippi, in the center of
3212-407: The city's mass transit service, HCT, Hub City Transit. HCT offers daily routes to many major thoroughfares. The Intermodal Depot downtown services Amtrak as well as the city transit services. Due to recent growth in passenger transport in the city, HCT is currently planning additional routes and services, including bus service to the suburbs of Oak Grove and Petal. Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
3285-666: The city, reflecting the continued positive increase in municipal population since the 1900 census . In 2010 the Hattiesburg Metropolitan area has an Evangelical Protestant majority with 66,000 members. The Southern Baptist Convention had 85 congregations and 53,000 members. The United Methodist Church had 35 congregations and 9,000 members. The third largest was the Presbyterian Church in America with 5 congregations and 1,518 members. Hattiesburg
3358-477: The conviction. The MSSC conducted outrageous activities against citizens of the state: MSSC agents investigated citizens while the organization created blacklists of activists and black professionals who were suspected of working for civil rights, conducted economic boycotts against black-owned businesses, and arranged for blacks to be fired from state and local jobs. They also worked to have Black activists or suspected activists evicted from rental housing. All of this
3431-501: The courthouse for voting rights without being arrested. Roughly 100 African Americans attempted to register, though only a few were allowed into the courthouse. Fewer still succeeded in gaining entry on the rolls. Each day thereafter for many months, activists resumed the courthouse protest in what became known as the "Perpetual Picket." During Freedom Summer in 1964, the Hattiesburg/Palmers Crossing project
3504-496: The first troop in Tupelo — Troop 1. Scout units were soon founded in other cities such as Picayune, Corinth and Oxford. The Yazoo County Council was founded in 1919, and closed in 1922. The Southwest Mississippi Council (#303) was founded in 1923, and closed in 1928. The South Mississippi Area Council (#705) was founded in 1925, and closed in 1928. The Meridian Council (#302) was founded in 1920, and in 1935 changed its name to
3577-442: The first troop in Tupelo — Troop 1. Scout units were soon founded in other cities such as Picayune, Corinth and Oxford. The Yazoo County Council was founded in 1919, and closed in 1922. The Southwest Mississippi Council (#303) was founded in 1923, and closed in 1928. The South Mississippi Area Council (#705) was founded in 1925, and closed in 1928. The Meridian Council (#302) was founded in 1920, and in 1935 changed its name to
3650-575: The houses substantially renovated and maintained. The Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood District [HHND] was Hattiesburg's first recognized historic district and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is also part of an Historic Conservation District and protected by Historic Hattiesburg Design Guidelines. In 2013, the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood District celebrated
3723-428: The members (Council President) Ward 1 - Jeffrey George, Ward 2 - Deborah Delgado, Ward 3 - Carter Carroll, (Council Vice President) Ward 4 - Dave Ware, and Ward 5 - Nicholas Brown. Hattiesburg is home to the main campuses of two institutions of higher learning: the public University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the private Baptist-supported William Carey University . Both have campuses in other locations; USM has
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#17328018883923796-490: The most severe damage occurred in the Oak Grove area, especially near Oak Grove High School, the tornado continued eastward into Hattiesburg, causing widespread EF1-EF3 damage to the southern portion of the University of Southern Mississippi campus and the areas just north of downtown. It then moved into neighboring Petal and rural Forrest County. More than 80 injured were reported but no fatalities. The prevention of deaths
3869-614: The next day. His murder sparked large protest marches in Hattiesburg. A number of Klansmen were arrested for the crime, and four were eventually convicted. After four previous trials had ended in deadlocks, KKK Imperial Wizard Samuel Bowers was finally convicted in August 1998 for ordering the assassination of Dahmer. He was sentenced to life in prison. In 1970, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against trespass convictions of civil rights protesters in Adickes v. S.H. Kress Co. . The case involved
3942-407: The only— Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies federally accredited law enforcement agency in the State of Mississippi. The department is served by its own training academy. It is considered one of the most difficult basic academies in the country, with a more than 50% attrition rate. The Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park is a longstanding tourist attraction in the city. In 2011,
4015-521: The seating of the all-white, pro-segregation delegates elected by the regular party in primaries from which African Americans had been largely excluded due to voter registration barriers. Victoria Jackson Gray of Palmers Crossing ran on the MFDP ticket against incumbent Senator John Stennis , and John Cameron of Hattiesburg ran for Representative in the 5th District. With few blacks having successfully been able to register to vote, these candidates did not have
4088-647: The state access to a deep water harbor at Gulfport, more than doubled the population of towns along its route, stimulated the growth of the City of Gulfport, and made Hattiesburg a railroad center. In 1924, the G&;SIRR operated as a subsidiary of the Illinois Central Railroad but lost its independent identity in 1946. Hattiesburg gained its nickname, the Hub City, in 1912 as a result of a contest in
4161-576: The state capital. Hattiesburg is on an outcrop of the Pascagoula and Hattiesburg formation that is thought to be Miocene in age. Miocene plant and animal fossils discovered in Hattiesburg's vicinity indicate the area was once more swamp-like and dominated by low-growing palm trees. Hattiesburg has a humid subtropical climate , with short, mild winters and hot, humid summers. Snowfall is extremely rare, but on December 11, 2008, areas around Hattiesburg received 3 to 5 inches (0.076 to 0.127 m). As
4234-411: The state, through Hattiesburg to New Orleans . The completion of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad (G&SIRR) from Gulfport , to the capital of Jackson , Mississippi, also ran through Hattiesburg. It stimulated a lumber boom in 1897, with interior pine forests being harvested at a rapid pace. Although the railroad took 20 years to be developed, the G&SIRR more than fulfilled its promise. It gave
4307-437: The state. There are eight Boy Scouts of America (BSA) local councils that serve Mississippi . The Andrew Jackson Council serves Scouts in the area surrounding the state capital. The Jackson Council (#301) was founded in 1918, changing its name to the Hinds and Rankin Counties Council (#301) in 1922. The Vicksburg Council (#304) was founded in 1919. The Hinds and Rankin Counties and Vicksburg councils merged to become
4380-437: The state. There are eight Boy Scouts of America (BSA) local councils that serve Mississippi . The Andrew Jackson Council serves Scouts in the area surrounding the state capital. The Jackson Council (#301) was founded in 1918, changing its name to the Hinds and Rankin Counties Council (#301) in 1922. The Vicksburg Council (#304) was founded in 1919. The Hinds and Rankin Counties and Vicksburg councils merged to become
4453-451: The strong desire of Mississippi blacks for the franchise. Despite the serious risk of both physical and economic retaliation, nearly half of Forrest County blacks participated, the highest turnout in the state. January 22, 1964, was "Freedom Day" in Hattiesburg, a major voter registration effort supported by student demonstrators and 50 northern clergymen. For the first time since Reconstruction , an inter-racial protest successfully picketed
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#17328018883924526-419: Was Ann Claire Reynolds, a junior at University of Southern Mississippi who was majoring in elementary and special education. Hattiesburg is home to the African American Military History Museum . The building opened as a USO club in 1942 to serve African Americans serving at Camp Shelby, as local facilities were racially segregated. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places . This building
4599-495: Was attributed to the nearly 30-minute lead time of the tornado warning. The most recent tornado struck on January 21, 2017 , when an EF3 hit the city early in the morning, killing four and injuring 20. Some 10,000 people were left without power. In 2000, there were 44,779 people, 17,295 households, and 9,391 families residing within the city limits. By the publication of the 2020 United States census , there were 48,730 people, 17,778 households, and 9,165 families residing in
4672-496: Was black, but less than 1% of blacks had been able to register, regardless of their education level. Registration by whites was close to 100%. In 1961, the U.S. Justice Department filed suit against Lynd. He was the first southern registrar to be convicted under the Civil Rights Act of 1957 for systematically violating African-American voting rights. In 1962, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) began one of its first voter-registration projects in Hattiesburg under
4745-403: Was conducted in secret, until later allegations of revelations brought the state's activities into the open. Forrest County Registrar Theron Lynd prevented blacks in the area from registering to vote, based on such devices in the state constitution as poll taxes , and literacy and comprehension tests, subjectively administered by whites. In 1960, thirty percent of the population in the county
4818-508: Was denied admission because of his race, as state colleges were legally segregated. When he persisted, the newly formed Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission , a taxpayer-supported agency ostensibly set up to encourage tourism, conspired to have him framed for a crime. He was sentenced to seven years in Parchman Prison . For years, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People leaders Medgar Evers , Vernon Dahmer , and other Forrest County civil rights activists fought to overturn
4891-441: Was designated a Metropolitan Statistical Area in 1994 with a combined population of more than 100,000 residents. Although about 75 miles (121 km) inland, Hattiesburg was hit very hard in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina . Around 10,000 structures in the area received major damage of some type from the heavy winds and rain, as the hurricane tracked inland. Approximately 80 percent of the city's roads were blocked by trees, and power
4964-415: Was formed. It was sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church until 1938/39 when it was then sponsored by "The Men's Bible Class" First United Methodist church where it has remained. The Troop has been continuously chartered since 1910 and is as old as the incorporated Boy Scouts of America. In 1912, one year after the Boy Scout movement came from England to the United States, George F. Maynard, Sr. founded
5037-517: Was founded in 1927, changing its name to the Pine Burr Area Council (#304) in 1935. Scoutreach Division Pushmataha Area Council serves Calhoun, Chickasaw, Monroe, Webster, Oktibbeha , Clay, Lowndes , Winston, Choctaw and Noxubee counties in north Mississippi. Camp Seminole is the Pushmataha Area Council camp. Pushmataha Area Council merged and is now part of Natchez Trace Council. The Southeast Louisiana Council serves Scouting in Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemine, Saint John
5110-516: Was founded in 1927, changing its name to the Pine Burr Area Council (#304) in 1935. Scoutreach Division Pushmataha Area Council serves Calhoun, Chickasaw, Monroe, Webster, Oktibbeha , Clay, Lowndes , Winston, Choctaw and Noxubee counties in north Mississippi. Camp Seminole is the Pushmataha Area Council camp. Pushmataha Area Council merged and is now part of Natchez Trace Council. The Southeast Louisiana Council serves Scouting in Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemine, Saint John
5183-402: Was out in the area for up to 14 days. The storm killed 24 people in Hattiesburg and the surrounding areas. The city has struggled to cope with a large influx of temporary evacuees and new permanent residents from coastal Louisiana and Mississippi towns to the south, where damage from Katrina was catastrophic. The City is known for its police department, as it was the first—and for almost a decade
5256-577: Was the headquarters for all civil rights activity in Mississippi's 5th congressional district . This was the largest and most active site in the state, with more than 90 volunteers and 3,000 local participants. Hundreds of Forrest County blacks tried to register to vote at the courthouse, but blacks once again were prevented from doing so. More than 650 children and adults attended one of the seven Freedom Schools in Hattiesburg and Palmers Crossing, three freedom libraries were set up with donated books, and
5329-502: Was the most prominent black leader in the county and had been the primary civil rights leader for many years. Just prior to the attack, he had announced that he would help pay a $ 2 poll tax (equivalent to $ 19 in 2023) for black voters too poor to do so themselves. Dahmer held off the Klan with his rifle to give his wife, their three young children, and elderly aunt time to escape their burning home, but he died of burns and smoke inhalation
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