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  1. Brookhaven, Mississippi
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    • Brookhaven is located in what was formerly territory of the Choctaw. The city was founded in 1818 by Samuel Jayne from New York, who named it after the town of Brookhaven on Long Island. Most of the Choctaw were forced out of Mississippi in the 1830s under Indian Removal, and were given lesser land in Indian Territory. The railroad was constructed through B… See more

    Overview

    Brookhaven is a small city in Lincoln County, Mississippi, United States, 55 miles (89 km) south of the state capital of Jackson. The population was 11,674 people at the 2020 U.S. Census. It is the county seat of Lincoln Co… See more

    Geography

    Brookhaven is in central Lincoln County. Interstate 55 passes through the west side of the city, with access from Exits 38, 40, and 42. I-55 leads north 55 miles (89 km) to Jackson, the state capital, and south 79 miles (127 … See more

    CountryUnited States
    StateMississippi
    CountyLincoln
    Elevation489 ft (149 m)
    Demographics

    As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,674 people, 4,346 households, and 2,827 families residing in the city.
    As of the 2010 census, there were 12,513 people, 4,768 households, and 3,146 families res… See more

    Education

    The city is served by the Brookhaven School District of public schools. Up until 1970, separate systems were maintained for black students and white schools. When Brown v. Board required integration of schools in 1… See more

    Media

    Brookhaven is a part of the Jackson, Mississippi television market, including news stations WLBT, WJTV, WAPT, and WDBD. The city is served by a daily newspaper called The Daily Leader. See more

    Infrastructure

    Brookhaven contains Interstate 55 and U.S. Route 51, which run parallel to each other going north-south, and U.S. Route 84, which runs east-west.
    Amtrak's famous City of New Orleans (subject of t… See more

    Notable people

    • Lance Dwight Alworth, American football player
    • Elsie Barge, pianist, music educator, and clubwoman
    • Jim C. Barnett, physician and surgeon; member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1992 to 2008. … See more

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  1. Brookhaven was founded in 1818 by Samuel Jayne. It was named after Brookhaven, New York. The area was first settled in the 1850s. The first railroad entered the city in 1858. It is the county seat of Lincoln County, which was established in 1870 and was named in the honor of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President.

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    The city was founded in 1818 by Samuel Jayne from New York, who named it after the town of Brookhaven on Long Island. Most of the Choctaw were forced out of Mississippi in the 1830s under Indian Removal, and were given lesser land in Indian Territory. The railroad was constructed through Brookhaven in 1858.

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    Where can I see Southern History in Brookhaven Mississippi?
    If you’re looking for more Southern history in Brookhaven, visit the Historic Victorian District. Just one street over from the log cabin, you can see the incredibly gorgeous mansions that line South Jackson Street, which has been deemed Mississippi’s most Victorian street.

    8 Reasons to Visit Brookhaven, Mississippi

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    How did Brookhaven get its name?
    The city was founded in 1818 by Samuel Jayne from New York, who named it after the town of Brookhaven on Long Island. Most of the Choctaw were forced out of Mississippi in the 1830s under Indian Removal, and were given lesser land in Indian Territory. The railroad was constructed through Brookhaven in 1858.

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    What county is Brookhaven Mississippi in?
    USA (1,373,456) > Mississippi (25,794) > Lincoln County (355) > Brookhaven (126) NOTE: Additional records that apply to Brookhaven are also found through the Lincoln County and Mississippi pages. Mississippi, Birth Records, 1912-present Mississippi State Department of Health Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Find a Grave

    Brookhaven Genealogy (in Lincoln County, Mississippi)

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    What is the history of Brookhaven, Mississippi?
    Brookhaven, Mississippi's population grew from 2378 in 1900 to 5293 in 1910. During this time, the Hammond Lumber Co. was established and operated from 1903 to 1929, making it the largest retail yard in the State. The founder, W.L. Hammond, was also the president of the Grenada Lumber Company.

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    8 Reasons to Visit Brookhaven, Mississippi

    WEBNov 29, 2022 · If you’re looking for more Southern history in Brookhaven, visit the Historic Victorian District. Just one street over from the log cabin, you can see the incredibly gorgeous mansions that line South Jackson …

  10. The Historical Marker Database
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    WEBMay 12, 2018 · In 1857 the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad line was completed one and a half miles east of the Jayne property, and settlers began to move closer to the railroad. This area …

  11. The Historical Marker Database
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  12. Wikiwand
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  13. Visit Mississippi
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  16. Wikipedia
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  18. SAH ARCHIPEDIA
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  19. FamilySearch
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  21. LDS Genealogy
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    816A Denton Trl NW #1, Brookhaven, MS 39601 - Zillow