Abel, Mississippi
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Smith County Population: 50 in 1900 Town incorporated: no Post office: 9-16-1895 to 8-26-1907 Railroads: G&SI- IC- ICG- IC- CN
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Next Town East- Mize G&SI Milepost 120 (from Gulfport)
Next Town West- Low |
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1920 soil survey map |
1964 USGS topo map |
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HISTORY by Tony Howe:
Brieger's "Hometown Mississippi" states: Abel, name origin unknown, was located two miles west of Mize, being settled in 1853 by Angus McCallum and Mike Kelly who operated a lathe, mechanic shop, and horse-powered gin on this site." INDUSTRY - BUSINESSES (per RG Dun & Co.)- R. E. Sullivan, general store 1900 R. V. Turner, sawmill 1900 |
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1916 ICC Valuation Map- ICHS Collection |
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1964 Profile Mick Nussbaum Collection Click for larger version
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