Chunky, Mississippi
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Newton County Population: 280 in 1910 272 in 1920 228 in 1940 258 in 1950 224 in 1960 Town incorporated: 12-24-1900 Post office: Chunkeys Station- 3-30-1868 to 10-21-1903 Chunky- 10-21-1903 to present Railroads: Southern RR of MS- V&M- A&V- Y&MV- IC- ICG- Midsouth- KCS
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Next Town East- Talla
A&V Milepost 16.9 (from Meridian)
Next Town West- Ragland |
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1916 soil survey map |
1964 USGS topo map |
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HISTORY by Tony Howe:
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A&V Depot in Chunky. |
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| BUSINESSES- (per R. G. Dun & Co.)-
L. L. Jones- dry goods & grocery 1874-75-76 J. K. Murphy & Co.- general store 1876 M. B. Murphy- 1874-75
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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