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Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Located in Forrest/Lamar County, Mississippi, Hattiesburg was established in 1882. Known as the 'Hub City' for its railroad junction. Camp Shelby is one of the largest military training sites in the U.S.
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Founded 1882 | Population 49,000 | Peak 49,000 (2024) | County Forrest/Lamar County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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1882Founded: Railroad junction.
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1942Camp Shelby: Major WWII training base.
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1964Freedom Summer: Civil rights voter registration.
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2010Modern Era: Hattiesburg continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1882 Transport
Founded
1942 Government
Camp Shelby
1964 Politics
Freedom Summer
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Known as the 'Hub City' for its railroad junction.
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Camp Shelby is one of the largest military training sites in the U.S.
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Important Freedom Summer voter registration site in 1964.
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Hattiesburg is located in Forrest/Lamar County, Mississippi.
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Hattiesburg was founded in 1882.
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