HISTORY by Tony Howe:
Hillsdale was first listed as station on the New Orleans &
Northeastern Railroad in the first timetable after the railroad opened in
1884. It had a 43-car siding at that time. A post office was established
here in March 1884. The siding was extended to 73 cars in 1903 and again to
84 cars in 1917. Southern Lumber & Timber Co. had a large sawmill here
from 1908 until 1924. After it burned in 1924, the town died out. The post
office finally closed in 1948.
INDUSTRY -
Southern Lumber & Timber Co.-
1908-1924
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