Caledonia, Mississippi is located mostly in Lowndes County, with a portion extending into Monroe County, in the upper-eastern part of the state. Originally, the community was called Yeggerstown, as several of its early settlers had the surname of Yeggers, sometimes spelled Eggers. However, it appears that the town was also known as Caledonia from an early date, as there is a reference to it as Caledonia as early as 1812, although it was sparsely populated until the 1830s, a post office wasn't established until 1883, and the community was formally incorporated as a village in 1904. Its early economy was largely dependent upon the cotton industry. Nearby communities include Kolola Springs, New Hamilton, Steens, Vernon, and Wells. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is about sixty miles from Caledonia.
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Locally owned and operated, the Caledonia, Mississippi nursery offers a wide selection of plants, trees and shrubs, as well as garden supplies and tools. An overview of the business is offered, with directions, hours of operation, contacts, and a schedule of events.
http://www.seemybloomers.com/
The Caledonia, Mississippi congregation meets for Bible study on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, worship services at 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on Sundays, and for other programs and activities from time to time, as scheduled in the church's calendar of events. Its location, contacts and office hours are posted to the site.
http://www.caledoniachurchofchrist.org/
Located on Confederate Drive in Caledonia, Mississippi, the 9-12th grade campus is a part of the Lowndes County School District. An introduction to the school is offered. Schedules, faculty and staff contacts, and announcements are published to the site.
http://lowndes.k12.ms.us/CHS/
Caledonia United Pentecostal Church
The congregation meets at its facilities on Cal Kolola Road in Caledonia, Mississippi. Directions, service times, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with an overview of its beliefs and practices, pastoral contacts and office hours, and a Bible reading plan.
http://www.caledoniaupc.com/
Established in 1975, the Caledonia, Mississippi farm produces several crops, which may include cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, pine trees, winter squash, pumpkins and ornamental vegetables. It also hosts a variety of seasonal activities and attractions, including a corn maze, hay ride, playground, restaurant, bonfires, and a walking trail, with special offers for birthday parties and school groups. Pricing, hours, and an overview of its products are featured.
http://countrypumpkins.ms/
Organized in 1880, the Caledonia, Mississippi church met in the vacated Salem Congregational Church building until 1945, when it constructed a new building, renovating and adding onto it in 2000. A history of the church, a statement of beliefs, service times, and a calendar of events are posted to the site. Other resources include staff contacts and a sermon archive.
http://www.newsalembaptistcaledonia.com/
The official web site for the Mississippi municipality offers a history, profile and demographics for the town, a welcome from its mayor, administrative and departmental contacts, and a guide to local events and attractions, recreational opportunities, services, and programs. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.caledoniams.org/
