Petal, Mississippi is located in Forrest County, along the Leaf River. Distinct neighborhoods within the city include Barrontown, Leeville, Macedonia, Sunrise and Harvey, although the latter is more commonly referred to as downtown Petal. Nearby communities include Hattiesburg, which adjoins Petal on the southwest, as well as Arnold Line, Indian Spring, Moselle, Oak Grove, Rawls Springs, Runnelstown, and West Hattiesburg. Jackson, Mississippi is about ninety miles northwest, and Mobile, Alabama is about the same distance southeast of Petal. The earliest settlers in the area were the Choctaw people, although European-American trappers and hunters visited the area regularly in the 1700s. Settlers of Scotch-Irish descent were the first to make their homes there permanently, eventually forming the town that became known as Petal. In 1819, the Chappell family built Chappell’s Log Landing on the Leaf River, and a log cabin built by Isaac Carter in 1846 still stands. The town was eventually named for the daughter of Irving Polk, who was the first postmaster. Petal Polk was born in 1902, and lived less than two years. No other city in the United States is named Petal. Until 1974, Petal was unincorporated.
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Located on Highway 42 in Petal, Mississippi, the auto dealership specializes in the sale of pre-owned cars, trucks, vans and other vehicles. Its inventory is featured, with special offers highlighted, and an overview of its finance options, location, hours of operation, and policy information.
http://www.autoworldpetalms.com/
Petal, Mississippi was incorporated in 1974. A city map is provided, along with departmental and administrative contacts, ordinances, meeting agendas and minutes, access to license and employment applications, policies, procedures, and other forms and documents. Municipal services, facilities, and events are highlighted.
http://www.cityofpetal.com/
Crossfit Petal is a membership fitness program in Petal, Mississippi, offering regular fitness programs for children and adults, gymnastics training, and other classes, workshops, seminars and competitions. Its location, schedules, monthly membership rates, drop-in rates, and endorsements are featured.
http://www.crossfitpetal.com/
Offering a wide selection of bedroom, living room and dining room furniture, office furniture, furniture designed for youth, accents, mattresses, and entertainment items, the retail store is located on West Central Avenue in the city of Petal, Mississippi. The latest products and clearance items are highlighted, and an overview of its lay-a-way program is included.
http://www.furnitureworldms.com/
The veterinary clinic in Petal, Mississippi offers routine exams, immunizations, dental services and other medical services, as well as training, pet adoptions, and daytime boarding services. Its location, services and capabilities, office hours, and appointment policies are put forward. Established clients may use a mobile application to access records.
http://petalanimalclinic.com/
Petal Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit membership organization made up of business owners, professional people and others from the Petal, Mississippi region. The benefits of membership, membership policies, meeting schedules, and a member directory are featured, along with a guide to the Petal area, including its quality of life, business factors, and education.
http://www.petalchamber.com/
The PSD is the public school system for Petal, Mississippi, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through Petal High School, Petal Middle School, Petal Upper Elementary School, Petal Elementary School, and Petal Primary School, each of which is highlighted here, along with an overview of its curriculum and instruction policies, a student handbook, and district calendar.
http://www.petalschools.com/
Founded in 1998, Troop 3 affiliated with the Boy Scouts of American youth organization, and is chartered by Carterville Baptist Church in Petal, Mississippi. A history of the troop is presented, with reports of past events, a calendar of upcoming events, and information about its patrols. Scouts attaining the rank of Eagle Scout are listed, and a gallery of photographs is included.
http://www.mstroop3.org/
Pierce Construction & Maintenance Company
Headquartered in Petal, Mississippi, the design-build equipment manufacturer and operations and maintenance service provider focuses on the timber and wood products, industrial power, and commercial steel industries. Its capabilities, products and services are featured.
http://www.piercepcm.com/
Accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education, the 3-D School got its name from the longer name, Dynamic Dyslexia Design, whose objective is to strengthen children with dyslexia through Orton-Gillingham based instruction, build oral and written language skills, develop an understanding of the learning differences of dyslexia, and establish strategies for success. Its philosophy, admissions policies, evaluation procedures, and financial information are provided.
http://www.the3dschool.org/
