The town of Maben, Mississippi is primarily in northwestern Oktibbeha County, although the western portion of the community extends into Webster County. Originally known as Goodwater, a post office was established there in 1888, and the town’s name was changed to Maben in 1889, before it was incorporated in 1890. Maben prospered largely as a trading place for area farmers, particularly after the railroad came through in 1905. A boarding school known as Maben Public School and Training College was established in Maben in 1890. The town of Mathiston is adjacent to Maben on the southwest. Other nearby communities include Adaton, Cedar Bluff, Clarkson, Cumberland, Eupora, and Sherwood. Starkville, Mississippi is about nineteen miles southeast of Maben.
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Situated on Center Grove Road in Maben, Mississippi, a map shows the location of the church. An overview of its beliefs, practices and missions is put forward, along with a service schedule, calendar of special events, Sunday school schedule, a gallery of photographs, and leadership contacts.
http://www.centergrovebc.com/
Serving the Maben, Mississippi community, the congregation meets at its facilities on 2nd Avenue. Directions, weekly service and program schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, a photo gallery, and an overview of the church’s beliefs, practices and ministries are put forward.
http://www.fbcmaben.com/
Located in Maben, Mississippi, the library is part of the Starkville Library System. Its location, hours of operation, schedules, and a calendar of events are posted, with an overview of its genealogical resources, children’s programs, policies, and memberships. A variety of online resources are available, and described.
http://starkville.lib.ms.us/maben-public-library
