Stratton, Mississippi

Stratton is an unincorporated community located in Newton County, Mississippi, United States.

Stratton, Mississippi
Unincorporated community
Kansas City Southern Railway crossing in Stratton
Kansas City Southern Railway crossing in Stratton
Stratton, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Stratton, Mississippi
Stratton, Mississippi
Stratton, Mississippi is located in the United States
Stratton, Mississippi
Stratton, Mississippi
Coordinates: 32°29′59″N 89°08′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyNewton
Elevation
446 ft (136 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code601
GNIS feature ID678343[1]

History

Stratton was located on the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad (GM&O). Stratton was founded in 1905 and was formed after the village of Stamper moved to be closer to the railroad. At one point, Stratton was home to a sawmill, four general stores, and a grocery store. The GM&O also formerly operated a siding in Stratton.[2] Stratton was also the former site of a school.[3]

A post office operated under the name Stratton from 1906 to 1956.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stratton, Mississippi
  2. Howe, Tony. "Stratton, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  3. Laws of the State of Mississippi. 1918. p. 408.
  4. "Newton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 29, 2020.


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