Magnolia, Mississippi is the county seat of Pike County, which is in the southern part of the state. The city was founded by Ansel H. Prewett in 1856. Having been made aware that the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad would be approaching the area and needing a water and fuel station, the local cotton planter sold a right-of-way to the railroad for a dollar, then divided a section of his cotton plantation into town lots that he sold to investors. While serving as the county sheriff, Prewett was killed by outlaws while escorting a prisoner on the railroad. The town grew rapidly during the Civil War years and, in the late 1800s, Magnolia gained prominence as a resort for wealthy people from New Orleans, who could catch a train to Magnolia from New Orleans. Surrounding communities include Emerald, Fernwood, Irene, Jennings, and Mixon. Other nearby communities include Beardens, Chatawa, Kirkville, and Stella. Kentwood, Louisiana is about sixteen miles south, and Jackson, Mississippi is eighty-five miles north of Magnolia.
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Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center
Staffed by teachers who are known for their knowledge of Buddhist teachings and meditation techniques, the facility and its programs are offered to people of all backgrounds and spiritual paths. General information about the facility and its programs, a retreat schedule, rental policies, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/
Established in 1872, the Magnolia, Mississippi newspaper is Pike County’s oldest newspaper and business. Its front page is viewable online, as well as editorials, selected news items, obituaries, and selected columns, a history of the publication and city, advertising information, and subscription data.
http://www.magnoliagazette.com/
Offering hunting packages that include lodge accommodations for up to twelve guests, with a pool table, outdoor fire pit, viewing area, swimming pool, shooting range, and ATV access, the Magnolia, Mississippi outfitters can handle every detail of the hunt from start to finish. Rates, photos, and other details are featured.
http://www.magnoliaoutdoors.us/
Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Offering traditional church worship services each Sunday morning, as well as regular programs and services throughout the week, the Magnolia, Mississippi church’s schedules and calendar are posted, including community outreach, Christian education, and fellowship time.
http://www.rosehillmbc.net/
SPDS is a PK-12th grade public school system headquartered in Magnolia, Mississippi, providing services for southern Pike County through Oyska Elementary School, Eva Gordon Elementary School, South Pike High School, and South Pike Career & Technical Center, each of which are highlighted here, along with a school profile, staff contacts, forms, and schedules.
http://www.southpike.org/
Located on North Street in Magnolia, Mississippi, the congregation meets regularly on Sundays and Wednesdays. Its schedules, a calendar of events, directions, staff contacts and office hours are published, along with an overview of its ministries and projects, photographs, and sermon video.
http://www.unionmbchurch.com/
