Poplarville is the county seat of Pearl River County, Mississippi. Originally, Pearl County was carved out of Marion and Hancock counties in 1872, but became financially insolvent, and was dissolved in 1878, the land reverting back to it former counties. After Pearl County was abolished, Northern investors bought up the virgin forests in the area and a railroad came through. Pearl River County was created in 1880, and given the same boundaries as the former Pearl County, but the county seat was moved from Byrd’s Chapel to a piece of land along the railroad owned by Jim Smith, an early settler whose nickname was Poplar. This became the county seat, known as Poplarville. The railroad allowed transport of area lumber, and several sawmills were soon established in the area. When World War I broke out, the demand for lumber intensified, slowing considerably during the Great Depression of the 1930s, renewing with World War II. In 1959, Mack Charles Parker, a black American who had been accused of rape, was taken from the Pearl River County jail by a mob and shot to death. His body was found in the Pearl River ten days later. The FBI obtained confessions from some of the eight suspects, but the county prosecutor refused to present evidence to a grand jury, and no one was ever charged with the crime. Poplarville was badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Although Poplarville has a population of under three thousand, it has enjoyed a slow but steady growth throughout its history. Nearby Mississippi communities include Crossroads, Derby, Hillsdale, Millard, Orvisburg, Red Top, Savannah, Silver Run, Texas, Tyler, and White Sand. Lumberton, Mississippi is thirteen miles to the north, and Bogalusa, Louisiana is twenty miles west of Poplarville.
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City of Poplarville, Mississippi
Poplarville was created in 1880 as the county seat of the newly organized Pearl River County. The official municipal web site presents a history and profile of the community, an introduction to its elected officials, administrative and departmental contacts, meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to local schools and events.
http://www.poplarville.ms.gov/
Organized in 1881, the congregation meets at its facilities on South Main Street in the city of Poplarville, Mississippi. A map and directions to the church are given, along with an overview of its ministries, prayer concerns, service schedules, church calendar, and leadership contacts. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.firstbaptistchurchpoplarville.org/
First United Methodist Church of Poplarville
Serving the UMC population of Poplarville, Mississippi and the surrounding region, the church is located on Julia Street. Directions, service schedules, and a church calendar are posted, with a brief history and profile of the church and an overview of the Wesleyan tradition and Methodism.
http://www.poplarvillefumc.org/
The Kubota Tractor dealership is located on South Main Street in Poplarville, Mississippi. Directions, hours of operation, and an overview of its products and services are published to the site, including its inventory of new and used equipment, special packages, parts and service departments, and finance options.
http://www.parishtractor.com/
Pearl River County, Mississippi
Pearl River County was created from Marion County and Hancock County in 1890, although the land had earlier been part of the short-lived Pearl County, which was formed in 1872 and abolished in 1878. Poplarville is the county seat of Pearl River County. The official county web site offers a history and profile of the county, administrative and departmental contacts, and a guide to county schools, hospitals, and other organizations.
http://www.pearlrivercounty.net/
The Chamber of Commerce is made up of business owners, professional people and others in the Poplarville, Mississippi area. Membership in the organization is discussed, including a member directory, meeting schedules and contacts. Other resources available on its site include a history of the community and a guide to area businesses, parks, and events.
http://www.poplarville.org/
Featuring Dutchmen RVs, the Poplarville, Mississippi dealership offers travel trailers and fifth wheels, and other new or used recreational vehicles on its lot on Highway 26 West. Its inventory may be viewed online, including photographs, descriptions, and asking prices, as well as an overview of its parts and service departments.
http://www.poplarvillecampersale.com/
In business since 1997, the Poplarville, Mississippi real estate company specializes in Poplarville and the rural areas of northern Pearl River County, but serves the entire county, as well as Lumberton and southern Lamar County, western Forrest County, and western Stone County. Featured properties are highlighted, and information for buyers and sellers is put forth.
http://www.poplarvillerealty.com/
Situated along a lake in Poplarville, Mississippi, the three rental cabins are featured, one offering accommodations for one or two people, the others being a two-bedroom and a three-bedroom cabin. Several photographs are provided, along with a list of amenities and details, a calendar of events and contacts.
http://www.swallowforklake.com/
