Durant, in Holmes County, Mississippi, began as a station on the Mississippi Central Railroad in 1858. The city was named for Louis Durant, a Choctaw chief who had lived on a bluff just across the Big Black River before the forced removal of Indians from the area. Prior to the Civil War, the area was known as the “dark corner of the county” for the large numbers of enslaved African-Americans who worked the cotton plantations there. US Highway 51 and Missouri Highway 12 intersect in Durant, and Interstate Highway 56 is just west of the city. Nearby communities include Bowling Green, Boyette, Goodman, Hoffman, Lexington, Owens Wells, Possumneck, Sallis, West, and West Hill. Jackson, Mississippi is about sixty-five miles south of Durant.
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Part of a national Main Street Program, the non-profit organization in Durant, Mississippi promotes sustainable development with an emphasis on its downtown business district. Meeting schedules, and overview of its projects, weekly updates, and a guide to local businesses are presented.
http://www.durantmainstreet.org/
Durant Missionary Baptist Church
The Durant, Mississippi congregation meets at its facilities on North Jackson Street. Directions, service schedules, and a calendar of events are posted to the site, along with an introduction to the pastor and an overview of the church’s ministries and projects.
http://www.durantmissionary.org/
Serving the city of Durant, Mississippi, the department is highlighted here, including its organizational structure, chief of police, and an overview of its programs and services. Complaints may be submitted through the site, and home watches may be requested.
http://www.durantpolicedepartment.com/
The K-12th grade school serves the Durant, Mississippi community. The district’s strategic plan, student handbook, board of trustees, a departmental and administrative staff directory, a calendar of events, and an overview of its academic and athletics programs are featured.
http://www.durant.k12.ms.us/
Located on North Jackson Street, the Durant, Mississippi automobile dealership specializes in the sale of Ford cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and hybrids, which are highlighted here along with a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Its location, hours of operation, and services are discussed on the site.
http://www.hammettmotorco.com/
A map and directions to the pharmacy in Durant, Mississippi are put forward, with information about its medication services, over the counter medications, cards, gifts and personal items, as well as its hours of operation. Customers may create and access their accounts online, obtain refills on medications.
http://www.howellandheggie.com/
