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Star Stray Be4 Miss. Star County Pioneer Notes
An 1902-era reminiscence from Star Mississippi details the town’s rapid growth since its January 1900 founding. It highlights Gulf and Ship Island RR influence, a two-story depot, multiple churches, hotels, schools, fertile soils, pine forests, springs, and local industry. The writer recalls cave visits, family ties, and the region’s diverse settlers, with references to Durant News connections and local commerce ventures.
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Star of
Mississippi
Sam
McLaurin
Jackson
Gulfpore
Ster
Gulf and Ship Island
G. and
Southern Express Company
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Company of the
Gulf and Ship Island R. R
Ship Road
New Orleans
Durant News
Stigler
Indian Territory
Kemp
Star, Fomerly
Durant
Ruby K
Holmes County
Castalian Springs
Jennie Outlaw
South Mississippi
Star