Incorporated in 1888, Purvis, Mississippi is the county seat of Lamar County. The city was named for Thomas Melville Purves, who obtained a land grant in 1870 for a piece of land that was then part of Marion County. He homesteaded 160 acres in 1871, building a log cabin, where he raised a family. In 1884, the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad was granted a right of way, and a railroad depot was built, and given a marker that read “Purvis.” Purves eventually changed the spelling of his name to match the name of the town that grew up around the depot. Lamar County was created set apart from Marion County in 1904, and Purvis was designated the county seat. The economy of Purvis was based on its sawmills, while many of its early settlers were subsistence farmers. Except for the railroad, the community was isolated. The best route through that part of Mississippi and the trading post most used was the Pass Christian trading post, about ninety miles south of Purvis. Today, Interstate Highway 59 passes through eastern Purvis, while US Highway 11 runs through the center of town. Nearby communities include Batson, Baxterville, Brooklyn, Carnes, Dixie, Four Points, Lumberton, McCallum, Oak Grove, Okahola, Oloh, Pinebur, Pine Grove, Pistol Ridge, Ralston, Rock Hill, Seneca, Talowah, Wallis, and Young. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is about sixteen miles north-northeast, while Biloxi is about seventy-six miles south-southeast of Purvis.
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CarlMac Industries is located in Purvis, Mississippi, offering panel-stock in truckload and more limited quantities, and fabricates hardboard on-site, specializing in cut-to-size, shaping and die-cutting services. Convenient to the shipping docks on the Gulf Coast, the company also has warehouse space available for lease or rent.
http://www.carlmacind.com/
Chartered by the Good Hope Baptist Church in Purvis, Mississippi, Cub Scout Pack 101 is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. General information about Cub Scouting is offered, and leadership contacts, meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and a photo gallery are put forth.
http://www.purvis101.mypack.us/
Evergreen Lumber & Truss, Inc.
The Purvis, Mississippi company manufactures roof and floor trusses for residential, commercial, agricultural, and special purpose structures throughout Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, ranging from East Texas to West Florida. Its products, capabilities, and contacts are posted.
http://evergreentruss.com/
First Baptist Church of Purvis
The Purvis, Mississippi congregation meets on Sunday mornings. Its worship schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, event registration data, and an overview of its children’s, student, adult and Christian fellowship ministries are put forth. A sermon archive is included.
http://www.fbcpurvis.org/
Founded in 1998, the Purvis, Mississippi Christian school offers a K-12th grade program, which is highlighted here, including its admissions policies, academic, athletics and school life programs, a faculty and staff directory, leadership contacts, and a school newsletter and announcements.
http://www.lamarchristianschool.com/
The southeastern Mississippi county was created in 1904, and Purvis was designated its county seat. The official county web site offers profiles of Lumberton, Purvis, Sumrall, and West Hattiesburg, the principle municipalities within the county, as well as administrative contacts.
http://www.lamarcounty.com/
The Purvis, Mississippi, school system provides a PK-12th grade curriculum through Oak Grove High School, Purvis High School, Sumrall High School, Oak Grove Middle School, Purvis Middle School, Sumrall Middle School, Longleaf Elementary School, Oak Grove Lower Elementary School, Oak Grove Upper Elementary School, Purvis Lower Elementary School, Purvis Upper Elementary School, Sumrall Elementary School, Baxterville School, Oak Grove Primary School, and Lamar County Center for Technical Education.
http://www.lamarcountyschools.org/
The Purvis, Mississippi auto dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and hybrids, as well as a selection of pre-owned vehicles of several makes and models. Its inventory may be viewed online, special offers are highlighted, and an overview of its parts and service departments are featured.
http://www.pinebeltford.com/
The Purvis, Mississippi golf club offers an 18-hole golf course, a footgolf course, a fully-stocked pro shop, and a shack shop. Course details, a scorecard, rates, and an overview of its membership options are put forward, tee times are highlighted, special offers, and a newsletter are presented.
http://www.purvispinecreek.com/
South Mississippi State Hospital
The acute-care, regional behavioral health program in Purvis offers services for adults suffering from mental illness within the patient’s region of residence, allowing family and friends to more actively support the patient’s treatment, recovery and continuing care. Its services, educational programs, and employment opportunities are put forward.
http://www.smsh.ms.gov/
