The town of Monticello is the county seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi. The Pearl River, which flows through the town and the county, was a large part of the reason why people chose to settle there. The first church in Lawrence County was a Methodist church in Monticello, and the Baptists formed a congregation a few years later. Silver Creek Baptist Church was formed in 1815, and Bethany Baptist was organized in 1819. Monticello was selected as the site of the Mississippi state capital at a session of the legislature convened in Columbia just before Jackson was made the capital. After securing the vote in favor of Monticello, the representatives from the Monticello area returned to their home with the good news and, in their absence, a motion was made to reconsider the vote, and Jackson was chosen as the state capital. Nearby communities include Silver Creek, to the northeast, as well as East Lincoln, Fair River, Hathorn, Lucas, Nola, Oak Vale, Prentiss, Rafn, Robinwood, Rosella, Topeka, Tryus, and Wanilla. Jackson, the state capital, is about sixty-two miles north of Monticello.
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Situated on a 35-acre site in Monticello, Mississippi, the company manufactures a line of traveling water screens, buckets and grapples. Its location, contacts and office hours are posted, with a description of its products and services. Industry news and updates are included.
http://www.atlasmanufacturing.net/
The weekly newspaper is published in Monticello, Mississippi, offering local and countywide news, weather reports, special events and other features, including a church directory, a business section, and advertising. Full access to its content requires a subscription. Obituaries are included.
http://www.lawrencecountypress.com/
Lawrence County School District
Headquartered in Monticello, the county seat, LCSD offers a PK-12th grade public school education through Lawrence County High School, Rod Paige Middle School, Monticello Elementary School, New Hebron Attendance Center, and Topeka Tilton Attendance Center, as well as the Lawrence County Technical and Career Center, each of which is highlighted here, along with a school calendar, policy information, and contacts.
http://www.lawrence.k12.ms.us/
The congregation is located in downtown Monticello, Mississippi, just west of the Pearl River on Highway 184, also known as East Broad Street. Directions, office hours and contacts, as well as a Sunday and weekday service and program schedule, church calendar, live stream broadcasts and a sermon archive.
http://www.monticellobaptist.com/
A brief history and profile of the town is presented on the official municipal web site, which also includes a guide to municipal services and facilities, meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, and local schools, industries, businesses, and recreational opportunities. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.monticello.ms.gov/
The small boutique motel offers a variety of guest accommodations, a banquet hall, and space for events such as weddings, anniversaries, reunions, and business meetings, as well as open space for outdoor activities. Directions to the motel, an overview of the facilities, photographs, and contact information is presented.
http://www.pleasurepointmotel.com/
