HISTORY by Tony Howe:
Poplarville was established before the railroad was built, and had a post
office built in December 1879. The town was incorporated in 1884 after the
New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad was completed. It became the county
seat for Pearl River County when it was formed in 1890.
INDUSTRY -
Poplarville Lumber Co.- 1890-1910
Hickson & Saunders- 1895
Poplarville Saw Mill Co.-
1910-1919
W. W. Lambert Co.- 1898-1902
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