Scooba, Mississippi
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Kemper County Population: in 1900 in 1910 in 1920 Town incorporated: 4-9-1873 Post office: Scoober- 3-9-1836 to 5-8-1838 9-22-1846 to 12-12-1858 Scooba- 12-13-1858 to present Railroads: M&O- GM&O- ICG- Midsouth- KCS
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Next Town North- Wahalak
M&O Milepost 176.23 (from Mobile, Ala.)
Next Town South- Electric Mills |
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soil survey map |
1964 USGS topo map |
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HISTORY by Tony Howe:
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M&O's classic depot at Scooba was typical of M&O's ornate architecture on many of its wood depots. |
Scooba depot in July 1975. |
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Scooba depot in 1916 |
1916 view of Scooba depot. Building on the right was the Southern Express Co. office. |
July 1975
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additional info, we would love to hear from you! We are always looking for
additional photos, too. Find our contact info below.
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For more information contact Tony Howe at tonyhowe76@yahoo.com or David S. Price at dsprice46@bellsouth.net