The city of Collins is the county seat of Covington County, in lower central Mississippi. The community was originally incorporated as Williamsburg Depot in 1899, after the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad had bypassed Williamsburg, which was the county seat at the time. The sawmills moved to the new town of Williamsburg Depot in order to be nearer to the railroad, and the town moved with them. Concerned that the town’s name was too long, the postal service asked to have its name changed in 1905, and propose naming the town “Bad,” an idea that was rejected by its residents for obvious reasons. Instead, the town was renamed “Collins,” for Fred W. Collins, leader of the Republican Party and U.S. Marshall for the Southern District of Mississippi. In 1906, the western portion of Covington County became Jefferson Davis County, and Williamsburg was no longer in the geographical center, so Collins was chosen to be the new county seat. When the area’s timber resources were exhausted, the lumber industry moved and the town went into a decline, its population reduced from seven thousand to seven hundred. However, in 1935, US Highway 49 and US Highway 84 were constructed, with Collins at the crossroads of these two major thoroughfares, and the Plantation Pipeline, which delivered petroleum products, passed through the small community of Kola, which was annexed by Collins. US Highway 49 runs northwest from Collins to Jackson and southeast to Hattiesburg, while US Highway 98 bypasses the center of Collins, crossing US Highway 49 in the northern part of the city, running east to Laurel and west to Brookhaven.
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The official municipal web site features a history and profile of the community, its organizational structure, elected officials, and administrative and departmental staff, meeting schedules and minutes, a community calendar, and a guide to local attractions, healthcare facilities, industries, and shopping venues.
http://cityofcollins.com/
The Collins, Mississippi hospital began in 1951, currently operating as a 25-bed critical access hospital accredited by DNV Healthcare, Inc. Its history, locations, services and programs are highlighted, along with a visitor’s guide, patient portal, and career opportunity postings. Patients may pre-register and make payments online.
http://www.covingtoncountyhospital.com/
Covington County School District
Headquartered in Collins, Mississippi, the public school system provides a PK-12th grade education through several campuses throughout the county, including Collins High School, Seminary High School, Mt. Olive High School, Seminary Middle School, Carver Middle School, Seminary Elementary School, Mt. Olive Elementary School, Collins Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School, and Covington County Vo-Tech. A district calendar, contacts, bid notices, and employment opportunities are posted.
http://www.cov.k12.ms.us/
Established in 1955, the farm is located on 1,500 acres, based on Leaf River Church Road in Collins, in southeastern Mississippi. The business offers a variety of products, sponsors various events throughout the year, offers tours of the properties and two historic cabins on the premises. Farm and tour information and admissions costs, directions, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.mitchellfarms-ms.com/
The congregation serves the Collins, Mississippi community. Membership policies and a registration form is presented, with service times, directions, an introduction to its pastor, contacts and office hours, as well as live streaming video of Sunday services and a sermon archive.
http://www.shadygrove-church.org/
At its facilities in Collins, Mississippi, the company manufactures dump bodies, hoists, and spreaders, including several types of aluminum and steel dump bodies, which are highlighted here, along with a full inventory of its products and inventory, customer service policies, press releases, and contacts.
http://www.dumptrucks.com/
