Brooklyn, Mississippi
Encyclopedia
Brooklyn is a small unincorporated town
in southern Forrest County
, Mississippi
, United States
). It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
. The town was originally called Bullis after one of the construction engineers. It was later renamed Brooklyn after one of the pioneer families.
Two of the early settlers, John and Sam Perkins, ran the Perkins Merchandise store and Perkins Ferry on Black Creek. At that time, Black Creek was used to raft logs cut from the pine forests
surrounding Brooklyn down to the trade center of Pascagoula
.
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Also located in Brooklyn are Forrest County Agricultural High School
(grades 9-12) and South Forrest Attendance Center (grades 1-8).
FCAHS students are known as "Aggies." SFAC students are known as "Rebels."
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in southern Forrest County
Forrest County, Mississippi
The median income for a household in the county was $27,420, and the median income for a family was $35,791. Males had a median income of $28,742 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,160...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
). It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area
Hattiesburg metropolitan area
The Hattiesburg Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in southeastern Mississippi that covers three counties - Forrest, Lamar, and Perry...
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History
Brooklyn was settled in association with the construction of an early railroad in the area, the Gulf and Ship Island RailroadGulf and Ship Island Railroad
The Gulf and Ship Island Railroad was constructed in the state of Mississippi, USA, at the turn of the 20th century to open a vast expanse of southern yellow pine forests for commercial harvest. In spite of economic uncertainty, entrepreneurs William H. Hardy and Joseph T. Jones successfully...
. The town was originally called Bullis after one of the construction engineers. It was later renamed Brooklyn after one of the pioneer families.
Two of the early settlers, John and Sam Perkins, ran the Perkins Merchandise store and Perkins Ferry on Black Creek. At that time, Black Creek was used to raft logs cut from the pine forests
Pine
Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:...
surrounding Brooklyn down to the trade center of Pascagoula
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Pascagoula is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is the principal city of the Pascagoula, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, as a part of the Gulfport–Biloxi–Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. The population was 26,200 at the 2000 census...
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Education
The City of Brooklyn is served by the Forrest County School DistrictForrest County School District
The Forrest County School District is a public school district based in Forrest County, Mississippi .Brooklyn is the largest community in the district.-Schools:*Grades 7-12**North Forrest High School*Grades K-6**North Forrest Elementary...
.
Also located in Brooklyn are Forrest County Agricultural High School
Forrest County Agricultural High School
Forrest County Agricultural High School ' is a public, secondary school in Brooklyn, Mississippi . They provide education to grades 9-12....
(grades 9-12) and South Forrest Attendance Center (grades 1-8).
FCAHS students are known as "Aggies." SFAC students are known as "Rebels."
Places of worship
- Clear Creek Methodist Protestant ChurchMethodist Protestant ChurchThe Methodist Protestant Church is a regional Church body which was officially formed in 1828 by former members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, remaining Wesleyan in doctrine and worship, but adopting congregational governance....
- First Baptist Church of Brooklyn
- Trueway Baptist Church
- Black Creek Baptist Church
Recreation
- Black Creek, MississippiMississippiMississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
's only National Wild and Scenic RiverNational Wild and Scenic RiverNational Wild and Scenic River is a designation for certain protected areas in the United States.The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was an outgrowth of the recommendations of a Presidential commission, the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission...
, a popular destination for canoeing, fishing, and camping. - De Soto National ForestDe Soto National ForestDe Soto National Forest is of pine forests in southern Mississippi. It offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing, and more. There are two wilderness areas within DeSoto: Black Creek Wilderness and Leaf River Wilderness...
, a national forest surrounding Brooklyn.