Allenton,
Mississippi
Jasper County
Population:
Town incorporated:
Post office: no
Railroads: MJ&KC- NOM&C-
GM&N- GM&O
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Next Town North- Stringer
Milepost
Milepost on valuation map
(from Mobile)
Next Town South- Sartin
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1915 soil survey map
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1964 USGS topo map
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HISTORY by Tony Howe:
Allenton was the location of Gilchrist-Fordney Co.'s main logging camp
from 1931 until the company cut out in 1937. It was also known as Camp
Allen.
INDUSTRY-
Gilchrist-Fordney Co.
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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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Tony Howe at tonyhowe76@yahoo.com
or David S. Price at dsprice46@bellsouth.net
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