Carnes, Mississippi
Carnes is a small unincorporated community in southern Forrest County, Mississippi. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Carnes, Mississippi | |
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  Carnes Location within the state of Mississippi | |
| Coordinates: 30°59′37″N 89°15′35″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
History
Carnes was settled in 1905 and was originally named Helena. Its name was changed to Carnes in honor of John Carnes, an early settler. Carnes is located on the former Gulf and Ship Island Railroad and was once home to two pine lumber mills and the Red Creek Lumber Company.[1]
A post office operated under the name Carnes from 1905 to 1934.[2]
Education
Carnes is served by the Forrest County Public School System.
Industry
- Florida Gas Transmission Company - transports natural gas to over 240 delivery points through a 5,000-mile pipeline that extends from Texas to Florida
Places of worship
- Sandhill Baptist Church
- First Baptist Church
Cemeteries
- J.E. Bounds Memorial Cemetery
- Lee-Davis Cemetery
- Seal Cemetery
References
- Howe, Tony. "Carnes, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- "Forrest County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Forrest County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Forrest County | |
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| Other unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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