Situated along the Noxubee River, in central-eastern Mississippi, the city of Macon was founded in 1833 as Taladega, which was changed to Macon in 1835. Noxubee County was organized in 1833 as well, and Macon was chosen as the county seat due to its location near the center of the county. Early settlers came from the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, mostly, looking for farm land on which to raise their families. Very few of the area’s early settlers were wealthy, and fewer than half of its early families owned slaves. The Jackson Military Road, built by General Jackson’s troops during the War of 1812, runs through Macon and the county. The population of Noxubee County grew rapidly in the 1850s, largely due to its timber industries and the coming of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in the mid-1850s. Macon served as the capital of Mississippi during the Civil War after Jackson was destroyed. Mississippi Governor Clark was in Macon when he was arrested by Union troops following Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Although Noxubee County was never the scene of a major battle during the war, more than five hundred Confederate soldiers were buried in Macon alone. As with much of the South following the Civil War, Macon and the surrounding area met with hard times for a period of several years, but the 20th century brought a measure of prosperity to the community. The Macon Oil Company and one of Borden Milk’s largest factories were established in Macon, and the Macon Airport opened in 1934. Agriculture continues to be an important part of the economy throughout the county. Nearby communities include Aubrey, Brooksville, Cooksville, Deerbrook, Dinsmore, Mashulaville, McLeod, Paulette, Prairie Point, Ravine, and Shuqualak. Columbus, Mississippi is about thirty miles north of Macon, while Starkville is about thirty-five miles northwest. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is eighty-five miles east of Macon.
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Cedar Ridge, in Macon, Mississippi, was an operating dairy farm until 1999, when it became a beef cattle farm and, in 2000, the upper floor of the original dairy barn was converted into an apartment that is made available as a bed and breakfast facility. The accommodations are described and shown in photographs.
http://www.cedarridgebandb.com/
Macon was founded in 1833, to be the county seat of Noxubee County, due to its location in the geographical center of the county. Administrative and departmental contacts are published to the site, including electric, water and sewer connections, as well as law enforcement.
http://www.cityofmacon.org/
Specializing in septic systems and precast storm shelters, the company is headquartered in Macon, Mississippi, with several installers throughout Mississippi and Alabama. Its products and services are described, along with a list of supplies, directions to its offices, office hours, and contacts.
http://maconseptic.com/
Headquartered in Macon, Mississippi, the company has developed its own line of professional glass cleaner and windshield replacement products, as well as offering auto glass replacement services, headlight restorations, and windshield repairs. Price quotes are available through the site, with information about insurance claims, customer testimonials, and contacts.
http://www.novusglassmacon.com/
Housed in the former county jail in Macon, Mississippi, the library has been in operation since 1984. Headquartered in Macon, branch libraries are located in Brooksville and Shuqualak. Locations, hours of operation, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with a catalog search, genealogical research facilities, and other resources.
http://www.noxubee.lib.ms.us/
Noxubee County School District
Offering a public school education to the PK-12th grade population of the county, NCSD is headquartered in Macon, the county seat, and operates Noxubee County High School, BF Liddell Middle School, Earl Nash Elementary School, BF Liddell Elementary School, Virgin Jones Jr. Elementary School, and the Career & Technical Center, each of which are highlighted here.
http://www.noxcnty.k12.ms.us/
Located on Hospital Road, the Macon, Mississippi medical hospital is part of a larger complex that includes the critical access hospital, a nursing home, and three medical clinics. Its locations, services, and career information are published to the site, with contacts and other resources.
http://www.ngcah.com/
Manufacturers of CCA treated farm fencing, fence posts and barn poles, the Macon, Mississippi company was founded in 1979 by Gene Penick, Jr. when he purchased a creosote treatment plant, soon adding a fence post manufacturing operation and CCA treating plant. Its history, products, and contacts are posted.
http://www.penickforestproducts.com/
Serving feed stores in Mississippi and Alabama, the Macon, Mississippi company offers a wide range of products, including wildlife seed, feed and products, horse and cattle feed, swine feed, as well as a number of products for wild birds and companion animals. Its location and contacts are posted.
http://www.southernseedfeed.com/
