Raymond, Mississippi is one of two county seats for Hinds County, and home to the main campus of Hinds Community College. The town site for the city was chosen by John B. Peyton, one of three commissioners appointed to select a site near the center of Hinds County to serve as its seat of government. Although not in the geographical center of the county, this site was chosen because it was on a ridge, and not as subject to flooding as the actual center would be. Raymond was platted and chartered in 1830. A courthouse was built between 1857 and 1859, and still houses some of the county’s offices, although Jackson has become the primary seat of government for Hinds County. In May, 1863, the Battle of Raymond was fought as part of Union General Ulysses S. Grant’s Vicksburg Campaign during the Civil War, and four days later the Battle of Champion Hill was won by the Union, sealing the fate of Vicksburg. Grant stayed at Waverly, on the John B. Peyton plantation, while Union soldiers used St. Mark’s Episcopal Church as a hospital. The city’s water tower was built inn 1903, and a small agricultural high school opened in 1917 later developed into Hinds Community College. John Bell Williams, the 55th governor of Mississippi, was born in Raymond and graduated from Hinds Community College when it was known as Hinds Junior College. Nearby communities include Byram, Clinton, Fairchild Crossroads, Learned, McRaven, Morning Star, Oakley, Palestine, Seven Springs, and Spring Ridge. The state capital of Jackson is about seventeen miles east of Raymond.
 
 
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The non-profit organization was created for the purpose of preserving, interpreting, managing, and promoting historic sites in Raymond and Hinds County, Mississippi. Historically significant sites are highlighted here, along with photographs and a schedule of events and project information.
http://www.friendsofraymond.org/
HCC began as an agricultural high school in 1917, became a junior college in the 1920s, and a community college in 1987. Its programs of study, degrees offered, admissions policies, locations, offices, and contacts are posted, along with its accreditation status, budget reports, and history of the Raymond, Mississippi school.
http://www.hindscc.edu/
Founded in 1821, Hinds County is in the southwestern part of the state. The official county web site offers contacts for its elected offices, departments, courts, and administrative offices, as well as a guide to schools, recreational facilities, and municipalities within the county.
http://www.hindscountyms.com/
Located on Highway 18 in Raymond, Mississippi, the auto dealership specializes in the sale of pre-owned cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and other vehicles. Its inventory may be browsed through the site, and special offers are highlighted, along with its finance options, directions, and hours of operation.
http://www.mgmr.net/
Cub Scout Pack 92 is chartered by Raymond United Methodist Church in Raymond, Mississippi, and is affiliated with the Andrew Jackson Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Pack leader contacts are offered, with a calendar of events, meeting schedules, and advancement information.
https://sites.google.com/site/rumcpack92/
The Chamber is a non-profit membership organization made up of business owners within the community of Raymond, Mississippi that offers leadership opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and business-building programs, as well as networking. The benefits of membership are put forth, including schedules and project information.
http://www.raymondchamber.org/
Specializing in show lambs, the business is operated by Tommy and Nancy Strickland of Raymond, Mississippi. Situated on Big Creek Road, its sires and past champions are highlighted, and lambs available for sale are put forth, with photographs, sales schedules, and contacts.
http://www.stricklandshowlambs.com/