The small town of Falkner, Mississippi was named for William Clark Falkner, the great-grandfather of the author, William Faulkner, who was president of the Ripley Railroad Company. The railroad began in 1872, reaching from Middleton, Tennessee to Ripley, Mississippi, and its first and only depot, known as Falkner Station, was located where Falkner is today. A town formed around the railroad depot, and was incorporated in 1892. Later the town aldermen had the incorporation abolished in order to avoid having to pay a share of the construction costs for Highway 15, and the community didn’t incorporate again until 1962. Situated about eight miles north of Ripley along Highway 15, Falkner is a small town with a school and a few businesses. Besides Ripley, other nearby communities include Brody, Collinstown, Crumtown, Gravestown, Mitchell, Tiplersville, Walnut, and Whitten Town. The Holly Springs National Forest is west of Falkner. Tupelo, Mississippi is about fifty-five miles to the southeast, and Memphis, Tennessee is about eighty miles to the west.
 
 
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The Baptist congregation meets at its facilities on County Road 269 in Falkner, Mississippi. A profile of the church and its ministries if put forward, along with a service schedule, calendar of upcoming programs and events, staff contacts, office hours, and a sermon archive.
http://www.falknerbaptistchurch.com/
Situated along Highway 15 in Falkner, Mississippi, the 9-12th grade public school campus is a member of the North Tippah School District. School schedules, a staff directory and staff resources are featured, along with a calendar of events, lunch menus, announcements, and an active student login.
http://fhs.ntippah.k12.ms.us/
Interstate Landscaping of Mississippi
In business since 1991, the erosion control subcontractor is based in Falkner, Mississippi, but offering its services throughout Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama, offering hydroseeding, landscaping, sod installation, and other methods of erosion control. Its services, projects, photos and contacts are posted.
http://www.ilm.ms/
Jackson’s Fishing and Sporting
Invented by Leroy H. Jackson of Falkner, Mississippi, the fish skinning tool is manufactured at Jackson’s Fishing and Sporting in Falkner, and sold to sporting goods stores in several states. Photos and a description of the tool are given, including step by step instructions.
http://www.jacksonsfishing.com/
Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Located on County Road 401, the Falkner, Mississippi church is highlighted. A map and directions to the church are given, with a service schedule, church calendar, and an overview of its programs and ministries, a sermon archive, leadership contacts, and announcements.
http://www.mtzioncpc.org/
The woman-owned contractor in Falkner, Mississippi specializes in grading, drainage, riser pipes, erosion control, concrete structures, rock riprap, environmental restoration and revetment repairs. Recent projects and awards are highlighted, including photographs, office hours and contacts.
http://www.quinncontracting.net/