Kiln, Mississippi is an unincorporated town in Hancock County, where it is generally known as “the Kiln,” with the “n” silent. Prior to that time, it was known as the Jourdan River Community, but it has been known as Kiln since at least the 1880s. The community was named for the large number of kilns that were established in the area to serve the timber industry. At one time, Kiln had several lumber mills, a hotel, and a hospital, its largest employer being the Jordan River Lumber Company. The original mill burned in 1914 and was replaced with a new mill that boasted a larger cutting capacity. The mill operated until 1930, when it was closed and dismantled. There are stories about Kiln being a source of a very popular moonshine during Prohibition. Al Capone is said to have sourced “Kiln Lightning” from this area for sale in Chicago. Mississippi Highway 43, which is also known as Mississippi Highway 603, is the main route through the Kiln, connecting the community to the South. Highway 43 splits off of Highway 603 at the north end of the town, and connects to Interstate Highway 59 at Picayune, while Highway 603 connects to Mississippi Highway 53 at Necaise. Catahoula Creek flows through the southern part of the town. Diamondhead is southeast of Kiln., and the small community of Fenton is east of the town. Slidell, Louisiana is about twenty-eight miles to the southwest. Green Bay Packers’ quarterback, Brett Favre, was raised in the Kiln, and attended high school there.
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The congregation began in the mid-1800s as a small mission that was known as the Lion Branch, meeting in a building on Texas Flat. After a few location and name changes, it was officially organized as Tabernacle Baptist Church in 1909. When the area logging industry declined, the church closed for a short time, then affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention in 1913 as Kiln Baptist Church, then became the Mary Louise Shifalo Memorial Baptist Church, finally taking its current name in 2001.
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Offering a wide variety of equine, cattle, poultry, swine, rabbit, dog and fish products, including Purina Mills and Quality Brand products, the feed store is located along Highway 603 in Kiln, Mississippi. General information about the store, its products, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.dixielandhomeandfarm.com/
Located in Kiln, the program was established for the purpose of assisting county residents with animal related concerns, including stray and unwanted animals, those who are sick or injured, as well as those who are potentially dangerous and harmful. Its adoption policies and fees are highlighted, with a calendar of events and contacts.
http://hcasms.org/
Hancock County High School’s athletics program is highlighted here, including its boys baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer and track, girls basketball, cheer, dance, golf, soccer, softball, track and volleyball, as well as coed archery, band, basketball, bowling, cheer, cross country, debate, powerlifting, soccer, swim, swimming, tennis and track. Its teams, calendar of games and events, sponsorships, and staff listings are posted.
http://www.thehancockhawks.com/
Part of Hancock County Schools, HMS is located in Kiln, Mississippi, serving students in grades six, seven and eight. Faculty and staff contacts, a school schedule, registration schedules and policies, photographs, and an overview of its academic and student life programs are featured.
http://hancockmiddle.weebly.com/
Located in Kiln, Mississippi, Hot Sticks produces its own lines of colored drumsticks, imprinted baseball bats, pens, and custom products. Its products are highlighted, artwork layouts are provided, along with distributor brochures and price sheets, press and media information, and contacts.
http://www.hotsticksdrumsticks.com/
Opened in 2005, shortly after Hurricane Katrina, the Kiln, Mississippi pharmacy is located along Highway 603. Directions, hours of operation, and information about its pharmacology services, refills, and other products, as well as informational articles on a variety of health topics.
http://www.kilnpharmacy.com/
Kiln Utility and Fire District of Hancock County, Mississippi
Headquartered in Kiln, Mississippi, the District provides sewer and water services, as well as the operation of a volunteer fire department. The board of commissioners are introduced, along with sewer and water rates, water quality reports, a sewer owner’s guide, maps, and contact data.
http://www.kilnutility.com/
Billing itself as Mississippi’s oldest packaging brewery, Lazy Magnolia is located in the Kiln, and the first since Prohibition was enacted in 1907. Its beers are highlighted, with a calendar of events, information about touring the facilities, and about its contract services.
https://www.lazymagnolia.com/
Dannemann Farm, in Kiln, Mississippi, offers blueberries while they are in season, providing the buckets for picking. Directions, blueberry dates and times, and policy information are put forward, along with recipes using blueberries, announcements, and other details.
http://www.blueberriesyoupickkilnms.com/
Situated on Texas Flat Road in Kiln, Mississippi, the grounds are used for off-road riding. A map shows the location of the grounds, its rules are posted, along with a schedule of special events, hours of operation, pricing, and contacts. A release and waiver agreement is included.
http://www.texasflatoffroad.com/
