Named for chief engineer of first Jackson - New Orleans railway. Last spike driven here on March 31, 1858. Town was raided by Grierson in 1863. Shipping point for cattle, truck crops, and lumber. — — Map (db m50893) HM
Mississippi State College for Women, first state-supported college for women in the U.S. was founded in 1884 through the efforts of Mrs Peyton, a citizen of Hazelhurst. — — Map (db m50892) HM
Robert Johnson born Hazelhurst, Mississippi May 8, 1911 Copiah County
Robert Johnson recording career left an enormous legacy to American music. The body of his work is considered to be the most powerful of its kind.
His music struck a . . . — — Map (db m50874) HM
