Terry, Mississippi is near Interstate Highway 55 in Hinds County, about fifteen miles southwest of the state capital of Jackson. The area was first settled in 1811 by settlers who had come from Virginia, and the settlement there was originally known as Dry Grove. The First Baptist Church was established in 1852, and originally called Friendship Baptist Church, moving from New Town to Terry in 1868. In 1867, the Illinois Central Railroad moved its depot from Parham Bridges Park in Jackson to Terry, and the town took its current name, in honor of W.D. Terry, on whose land the town was built. The 14th governor of Mississippi and former Confederate General Albert G. Brown made his home in Terry for several years, and Brown Street is named for him. The influential Blues musician, Tommy Johnson, was born in Terry. Nearby communities include Alonzo, Bernard, Dabney Crossroads, Dry Grove, Midway, Moncure, Morgans Store, Palestine, Rosemary, Sinai, Thompsonville, and Whites.
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First Baptist Church of Terry, Mississippi
Organized in 1852, the church was first known as Friendship Baptist Church, and was located in New Town, three and a half miles northwest of Terry. Its history and a profile of the church is offered, with an outline of its ministries and programs, membership policies, a member directory, leadership contacts, and office hours.
http://fbcterry.org/
Mississippi Foundation Repair Specialists
Based in Terry, Mississippi, the family owned and operated contractors offer a variety of services to residential and commercial clients, including foundation repair, drain solutions, plumbing repair, piling lock systems, fencing, and other services, which are described here, along with warranty data.
http://www.levelhome.com/
Offering new Chevrolet, Buick and GMC cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and hybrids, the auto dealership in Terry, Mississippi also carries a selection of pre-owned vehicles of several makes and models. Its inventory may be searched online, special offers are highlighted, and its service and parts departments are featured.
http://www.skinners.com/
Situated on West Beasley Road in Terry, Mississippi, the 9-12th grade campus is part of the Hinds County School District. An overview of the school and a map showing its location is provided, with a calendar of events, staff and library contacts, and general information about its academic and athletics programs.
http://www.hinds.k12.ms.us/terryhs
Located southwest of Jackson, Mississippi, the town is in southeast Hinds County. The official municipal web site offers a profile and history of the town, demographics, and a guide to local schools, churches, businesses and public services, as well as administrative and departmental contacts.
http://www.terryms.org/
The Southern Baptist church was organized in 1978, and meets at its facilities on Springridge Road in Terry, Mississippi. Service times, a calendar of events, pastoral and staff contacts, office hours, a sermon archive, bulletin, newsletter, and a prayer sheet. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.wynndalebc.com/
