Heidelberg is a small town in Jasper County, Mississippi. The area surrounding Heidelberg is rich in oil and gas reserves, with Jasper County being the highest oil producer in the state. The area that was to become Heidelberg was taken from Choctaw lands in 1833, after the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek. The town was named for the Heidelberg family, of German ancestry, who came to Mississippi from North Carolina. Washington Irving Heidelberg, son of Samuel Christian Heidelberg, founded the town on land that he had purchased previously, after serving in the American Civil War. He opened a general store in the town, and laid out a part of his land for a town in 1882, giving a right-of-way to the New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad. He also built a cotton gin and grist mill, and opened a camp house for travelers. The town was incorporated in 1884. Surrounding communities include Acme, Bonner, Goodwater, Haney, Harmony, Markwald, Nancy, Paulding, Sharon, Stafford Springs, Vernon, and Vossburg. Meridian, Mississippi is about forty-two miles northeast of Heidelberg.
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Headquartered in Heidelberg, Mississippi the public school system offers a PK-12th grade education through Heidelberg High School, Heidelberg Junior High School, and William J. Berry Elementary School, each of which are highlighted here, along with an overview of its curriculum and instruction, a calendar of events, and employment opportunities.
http://www.eastjasper.k12.ms.us/
Accredited by the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools, the private school was founded in 1970 as Heidelberg Baptist Academy, later changing its name to emphasize its non-denominational status. Its academic, athletics, and alumni programs are highlighted, along with a school calendar, admissions policies, and contacts.
http://www.heidelbergacademyinc.com/
Located on North Pine Avenue, Heidelberg, Jasper County, Mississippi, the cemetery is featured, including photos of the grounds and several memorials, the names, dates of birth and death, and other details pertaining to persons interred there. Visitors to the site may upload additional information or photos for inclusion.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=59801
Heidelberg is situated at the point where Interstate Highway 59, Highway 528 and Highway 11 intersect. The official municipal web site offers a history and profile of the community and a guide to the local government, area schools, recreational opportunities, and businesses. Meeting agendas and minutes are included.
http://www.townofheidelberg.com/
The Apostolic church in Heidelberg, Mississippi began its ministries in 1981. A map shows the location of the church, and its Sunday morning, and Monday and Wednesday evening service schedules are posted, with a calendar of upcoming events, a profile of the church’s history and beliefs, leadership contacts, and announcements.
http://www.jesuschurchministries.org/
