Picayune' s Rich Past and Vibrant Future
Red Creek Choctaw
Our Spanish Heritage
Our Spanish Heritage
The plentiful waterways, fish and game resources and temperate weather attracted the Red Creek or Muscogee (Choctaw) People. The area had moderately-sized native cheif-doms, with autonomous villages and tribal groups. Learn more:
http://horsehints.org/IndianCreek.htm
Our Spanish Heritage
Our Spanish Heritage
Our Spanish Heritage
According to the Pearl River County Historical Society, this coin depicting Charles IV, King of Spain was unearthed by Charles Fowler at an archeological dig in Pearl River County. The City of Picayune was named after this coin. The PRC Historical Society has lots more information. Here's the link to their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064557619387
Pearl Rivers
Our Spanish Heritage
City Hall 1904 and 1937
Eliza Jane Poitevant Holbrook Nicholson began her writing career under the pen name, Pearl Rivers. She moved to Picayune in 1852 and met her husband, Alva M. Holbrook when she submitted her poetry to his newspaper, The New Orleans Times. She became his literary editor and his wife and later inherited the newspaper. It became the premiere
Eliza Jane Poitevant Holbrook Nicholson began her writing career under the pen name, Pearl Rivers. She moved to Picayune in 1852 and met her husband, Alva M. Holbrook when she submitted her poetry to his newspaper, The New Orleans Times. She became his literary editor and his wife and later inherited the newspaper. It became the premiere paper of the South. She named the town of Picayune.
https://www.hnoc.org/virtual/voices-progress/eliza-jane-nicholson
City Hall 1904 and 1937
City Hall 1904 and 1937
City Hall 1904 and 1937
The original Picayune City Hall was built in 1904 and was a brick structure that still remains today. Architect Wilfred Lockyer designed the addition in the 1930's. A third floor and new roof were added on top of the original structure. Steps cover what is now the basement. For more Picayune history, visit the CIty of Picayune website: https://www.picayune.ms.us/1193/History
Early Picayune
City Hall 1904 and 1937
The Road to Space
Picayune experienced a timber boom in the early 1900's. Pine was harvested for lumber. After depletion, companies planted Tung nut trees, from which Tung oil was derived.The orchards were devasted during Hurricane Camille in 1969. Like most small towns, downtown areas were in decline in favor of interstate-accessed stores. This is why his
Picayune experienced a timber boom in the early 1900's. Pine was harvested for lumber. After depletion, companies planted Tung nut trees, from which Tung oil was derived.The orchards were devasted during Hurricane Camille in 1969. Like most small towns, downtown areas were in decline in favor of interstate-accessed stores. This is why historic preservation is at the heart of our mission today. https://specialcollections.usm.edu/repositories/3/resources/1
The Road to Space
City Hall 1904 and 1937
The Road to Space
In 1961, the federal government selected an area in southern Mississippi that would become Stennis Space Center. Today it is a thriving hub of public and private partnerships continuing important missions to the moon and beyond.
Mississippi was selected for easy access to water, and allowed for the large buffer zone required for rocket te
In 1961, the federal government selected an area in southern Mississippi that would become Stennis Space Center. Today it is a thriving hub of public and private partnerships continuing important missions to the moon and beyond.
Mississippi was selected for easy access to water, and allowed for the large buffer zone required for rocket testing on its 125,000 acre site. https://www.nasa.gov/stennis/about-stennis/stennis-space-center-history/
Stennis celebrates 60 years
Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College
Stennis is the second largest of 10 NASA centers in the country. It is a unique federal city employing over 5,000 people. It is an economic engine for the Gulf Coast and Pearl River regions. Picayune and surrounding areas are home to many of those who work here. Visit their Infinity Space Center and learn more about the Byways to Space. Learn more here:
Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College
Since 1909, Pearl River Community College has been a great stepping stone for students earning two year certificates or preliminary courses for university studies. The community college offers in-person and online courses that enrich the community. Their new Brownstone Arts facility offers great local and national entertainment. See schedule here: