Lucedale, Mississippi is the seat of George County. The city was formed in 1898 after the railroad extended its tracks through the area, and incorporated in 1901. Lucedale was named for its founder, Gregory N. Luce, who settled the area in 1896 and established a lumber business there. When he closed the lumber mill in 1914, he founded Luce Farms and Luce Products in order to provide work for those who had been employed in the lumber mill. In 1938, Luce Farms was acquired by the Farm Security Administration and divided into forty-acre tracts. Three state highways intersect in Lucedale, forming the city’s main street, which was named 15-26-63 for the three highways. Nearby communities include Agricola, Benndale, Bexley, Brown Town, Evanston, Latonia, Merrill, Shipman, Vaughan, Vernal, and Wilmer. The DeSoto National Forest is just west, and the Alabama state line is east of Lucedale. Mobile, Alabama is about thirty-eight miles to the southeast.
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Incorporated in 1901, Lucedale is the county seat of George County, Mississippi. A profile of the community, demographics, and photographs from the community are featured on the official municipal web site, along with departmental contacts and a guide to local schools, recreational opportunities, and events.
http://cityoflucedale.com/
Headquartered in Lucedale, Mississippi, CUI provides water services for western and southern George County, including the towns of Agricola, Barton, Basin, and Central. The locations of its wells are given, along with an overview of its services. Customers may pay by phone or online, and water tips are offered.
http://www.lucedalecombinedutilities.com/
In business for more than thirty years, the pharmacy is located on West Frontage Road in Lucedale, Mississippi, offering full prescription and pharmaceutical services. Its location, hours of operation, prescription policies, and contacts are posted, along with health news, a wellness library and other resources.
https://edwardsdiscountdrugs.com/
Headquartered in Lucedale, Mississippi, the county seat, GCS offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through several school campuses, including George County High School, George County Middle School, L.T. Taylor Intermediate School, Agricola Elementary School, Benndale Elementary School, Central Elementary School, L.C. Hatcher Elementary School, and Rocky Creek Elementary School, each of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar and staff directory.
http://www.gcsd.us/
George County Veterinary Clinic
Offering full-service veterinary services, including diagnostic, surgical care, dental treatments, and medical treatments for small companion animals, the veterinary clinic is in the city of Lucedale, Mississippi. Directions, hours of operation, and an overview of its services are posted to the site.
http://www.georgecountyvetclinic.com/
Based in Lucedale, Mississippi, HMI specializes in the design and fabrication of custom conveyor and product handling equipment, as well as welding, machining and finishing services. Its services, products, inventory, and available parts are highlighted, and a profile of the company is included.
http://www.havardmfg.com/
The all-volunteer organization is made up of a multi-denominational group of Christian believers in Lucedale, Mississippi that sponsors an annual Christian band competition. Schedules, ticket options and online ticket sales, vending policies, sponsorships, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.praiseinthepark.org/