Hattiesburg in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Pinehills Neighborhood

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024

1. Pinehills Neighborhood Marker

Inscription. Established in 1935 during the Great Depression and known as Hattiesburg Homestead. Originally had 25 small farms, each having a standardized house, fruit trees, and outbuildings. Some original buildings still stand. Large lots, abundant trees, quiet streets and a rural atmosphere pay tribute to the heritage of this area.

Erected 1997 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 31° 17.803′ N, 89° 19.88′ W. Marker is in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Forrest County. Marker is at the intersection of South 28th Avenue and Pinehills Drive, on the right when traveling south on South 28th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hattiesburg MS 39402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John L. Sullivan (approx. half a mile away); Bonhomie (approx. 1.3 miles away); William Carey College (approx. 1.4 miles away); Mount Olive Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight (approx. 2 miles away); Hub City Lodge No 627

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(approx. 2 miles away); Demonstration School (approx. 2 miles away); Clyde Kennard (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hattiesburg.

Also see . . . Pinehills neighborhood. The Pinehills neighborhood along 28th Avenue was funded by Hattiesburg Homestead Corporation, which was created under the Federal Public Housing Commission in 1935 during the Great Depression. Hattiesburg Memory wiki) (Submitted on March 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024

2. Pinehills Neighborhood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.