Mathiston, Mississippi is located mostly in southeastern Webster County, although a southern portion of the town extends into Choctaw County. The community was formed around a Georgia Pacific Railroad depot that was established in 1888, on eighty acres of land formerly belonging to George Polk Clegg. The town was situated on the old Natchez Trace, with several Choctaw Indian mounds, as a Choctaw settlement had been there in the early 1800s. The new town was first named Mathis Town, for William G. Mathis, who had purchased the land from Clegg. At the time that the town was surveyed, there were only three residents there: George Polk Clegg, H.M. Hardin, and Luke DeVore. In 1886, Woodland Seminary opened in Mathiston. It was renamed Bennett Academy in 1897, and Wood College in 1936, before closing in 2003. The campus buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mathiston received a growth spurt when the thriving town of Spring Valley, established on the old Natchez Trace, was bypassed by the railroad by about two miles, after which nearly entire town relocated to Mathiston. By 1890, the town had a post office, and was incorporated that same year. The original downtown section of Mathiston is now primarily a residential area. Mathiston is adjacent to Maben, to the northeast. Other nearby communities include Adaton, Bellefontaine, Clarkson, Cumberland, Eupora, Grady, Sherwood, Walthall, and Williams. Starkville, Mississippi is about twenty miles east of Mathiston.
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Josh Buford is a worship leader and songwriter in Mathiston, Mississippi. His Christian music ministry is highlighted on his site, where his music may be heard, and videos may be seen, along with a calendar of events, scheduled bookings, biographical information, and contacts.
http://joshbuford.org/
Mathiston First Baptist Church
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the congregation meets at its facilities in Mathiston, Mississippi. Directions and a map are published, along with a weekly schedule, an overview of its youth and children’s ministries, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, and contacts.
http://mathistonfbc.com/
Offering a selection of floral arrangements, sympathy flowers, and seasonal and holiday products, live plants, and custom orders, the flower shop is located along US Highway 82 in Mathiston, Mississippi. Its products may be purchased through its online catalog or by telephone, for local delivery, or in the shop. Directions and hours of operation are stated.
http://www.mathistonflorist.com/
Built in 1984, the Mathiston, Mississippi library is part of the Tombigbee Regional Library System. A map and directions to the library are given, along with its hours of operation, a calendar of events, contacts and and an overview of its collections, programs, and online resources.
http://tombigbee.lib.ms.us/mathiston/
Michael Mann is a member of the Church of God General Council, and currently resides in northeaster Mississippi, where he serves as the pastor of the Mathiston Church of God. A history of his ministry and a profile of the church if given, along with a calendar of events, sermon notes, and informational articles.
http://www.mkmann.com/
Offering real estate sales in Webster and Choctaw County, the firm is located on Highway 82 West in Mathiston, Mississippi. Available properties and foreclosures are featured on the site, along with directions to the office, hours of operation, and contacts, along with an introduction to the agent.
http://www.tenhetrealestate.com/
The photography studio is located in Mathiston, Mississippi. Specializing in maternity, family, children and senior photos, as well as engagement, bridal, and wedding photography, a gallery of photos highlights the studio’s work, along with client proofs and contact data.
http://www.twicethefocusblog.net/
