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'''Taylorsville''' is a town located in southeastern [[Smith County, Mississippi|Smith County]], [[Mississippi]], United States. With a population of 1,353 in the 2010 census, the town is the second most populous city in [[Smith County, Mississippi|Smith County]], behind the county seat of [[Raleigh, Mississippi|Raleigh]] to the north.
'''Taylorsville''' is a town located in southeastern [[Smith County, Mississippi|Smith County]], [[Mississippi]], United States. With a population of 1,148 in the 2020 census, the town is the most populous city in Smith County.


==History==
==History==
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Taylorsville was established on the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad in 1900. The site was selected by an employee of the railroad, and soon after a post office was built. The post office was originally located about five miles away in Old Taylorsville (now a community located off of [[Mississippi Highway 531]]), but was later moved to New Taylorsville. It was the moving of the post office to New Taylorsville that established the present location of the town.
Taylorsville was established on the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad in 1900. The site was selected by an employee of the railroad, and soon after a post office was built. The post office was originally located about five miles away in Old Taylorsville (now a community located off of [[Mississippi Highway 531]]), but was later moved to New Taylorsville. It was the moving of the post office to New Taylorsville that established the present location of the town.


Soon after, the Old Stringer Hotel was built. Many years later, in 1946, it was burned down in an arson fire. The town of Taylorsville was founded as a result of the extensive pine forests that grow in [[Smith County, Mississippi|Smith County]] and the surrounding areas. The vast majority of the area was cut by Eastman-Gardiner. As lumber was a very plentiful resource, new businesses and homes both were rapidly built.
Soon after, the Old Stringer Hotel was built. Many years later, in 1946, it was burned down in an arson fire. The town of Taylorsville was founded as a result of the extensive pine forests that grow in [[Smith County, Mississippi|Smith County]] and the surrounding areas. The vast majority of the area was cut by Eastman-Gardiner. As lumber was a very plentiful resource, new businesses and homes both were rapidly built.


Today, the lumber industry remains a vital part of the town's economy, with Georgia Pacific having two lumber processing plants and one chemical plant (Plywood and Chemical Divisions in West Taylorsville, and the Paper Division in East Taylorsville) in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.townoftaylorsville.com/s/?page_id=239|title=History of Taylorsville|website=www.townoftaylorsville.com|access-date=2016-10-31}}</ref>
There are a variety of industries present in Taylorsville, including lumber, manufacturing, signage, agriculture, and finance. Taylorsville is the headquarters of Southern Pine Electric, an electric co-op chartered in March 1938 to serve 481 homes and farms. Today, Southern Pine Electric is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the United States with nearly 10,000 miles of energized line serving more than 65,000 meters. The 11-county service area encompasses 14.3% of the total land mass of Mississippi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.townoftaylorsville.com/s/?page_id=77|title=Business Directory {{!}} Taylorsville, MS|website=www.townoftaylorsville.com|access-date=October 31, 2016}}</ref>

Today, the city is a bustling small town full of life. There are several major companies that have major branches (or are even headquartered) in Taylorsville, and the town has several stores and gas stations. It has several restaurants, including Catfish Cabin, 28 Diner and Los Charros. It also has a junior college vocational training facility run by Jones College, formerly known as Jones County Junior College.

Taylorsville is the headquarters of Southern Pine Electric Power Association, an electric co-op chartered in March 1938 to serve 481 homes and farms. Today, Southern Pine Electric is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the United States with nearly 10,000 miles of energized line serving more than 65,000 meters. The 11-county service area encompasses 14.3% of the total land mass of Mississippi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.townoftaylorsville.com/s/?page_id=77|title=Business Directory {{!}} Taylorsville, MS|website=www.townoftaylorsville.com|access-date=2016-10-31}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.7|sqmi|km2}}, all land. The city is located just west of the [[Leaf River (Mississippi)|Leaf River]], which passes under [[Mississippi Highway 28]] about 1 mile outside of the Taylorsville city limits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.townoftaylorsville.com/s/?page_id=317|title=Recreation {{!}} Taylorsville, MS|website=www.townoftaylorsville.com|access-date=2016-10-31}}</ref> The Leaf River is a main tributary of the [[Pascagoula River]], which flows to the [[Gulf of Mexico]].
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.7|sqmi|km2}}, all land. The city is located just west of the [[Leaf River (Mississippi)|Leaf River]], which passes under [[Mississippi Highway 28]] about 1 mile outside of the Taylorsville city limits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.townoftaylorsville.com/s/?page_id=317|title=Recreation {{!}} Taylorsville, MS|website=www.townoftaylorsville.com|access-date=October 31, 2016}}</ref> The Leaf River is a main tributary of the [[Pascagoula River]], which flows to the [[Gulf of Mexico]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|+Taylorsville racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US2872400&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 17, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 1,353 people, 534 households, and 375 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 364.3 people per square mile (140.7/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 598 housing units at an average density of 162.4 per square mile (62.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 81.58% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 17.75% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.30% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 0.37% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|title=U.S. Census website|last=Bureau|first=U.S. Census|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2016-10-31}}</ref>
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 1,353 people, 534 households, and 375 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|364.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 598 housing units at an average density of {{convert|162.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 81.58% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 17.75% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.30% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 0.37% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|title=U.S. Census website|publisher=United States Census Bureau|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=October 31, 2016}}</ref>


There were 534 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.
There were 534 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.
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The median income for a household in the town was $28,563, and the median income for a family was $38,958. Males had a median income of $30,776 versus $20,096 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,202. About 12.5% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,563, and the median income for a family was $38,958. Males had a median income of $30,776 versus $20,096 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,202. About 12.5% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.



==Arts and culture==
==Arts and culture==
===BBQ festival===
===BBQ festival===
The Grillin' N Chillin' Barbecue Festival is a two-day event that is held each year in Taylorsville on the first weekend in November. The festival starts on Friday night with the barbecue teams firing up the grills to compete for various prizes.
The Grillin' N Chillin' Barbecue Festival is a two-day event that is held each year in Taylorsville on the first weekend in November. The festival starts on Friday night with the barbecue teams firing up the grills to compete for various prizes.


On Saturday morning, the town closes a one-mile stretch of Mississippi Highway 28 for the car and bike show, which features prizes and a burnout competition. The festival has been a great success for the town, bringing in much-needed tourism dollars and attracting barbecue cooks from all over Mississippi and the southeastern United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://taylorsvillechamber.com/festival-2016/|title=Festival 2016 {{!}} Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce|website=taylorsvillechamber.com|access-date=2016-10-31}}</ref>
On Saturday morning, the town closes a one-mile stretch of Mississippi Highway 28 for the car and bike show, which features prizes and a burnout competition. The festival has been a great success for the town, bringing in much-needed tourism dollars and attracting barbecue cooks from all over Mississippi and the southeastern United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://taylorsvillechamber.com/festival-2016/|title=Festival 2016 {{!}} Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce|website=taylorsvillechamber.com|access-date=October 31, 2016}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
Taylorsville Attendance Center is a public school governed by the [[Smith County School District]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/a/smithcountyschools.net/ths/|title=Taylorsville High School|website=sites.google.com|access-date=2016-10-31}}</ref> Taylorsville also has The First Baptist Church of Taylorsville Christian School, a K4-6th grade private school operated by the church.
Taylorsville Attendance Center is a public school governed by the [[Smith County School District]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/a/smithcountyschools.net/ths/|title=Taylorsville High School|website=sites.google.com|access-date=October 31, 2016}}</ref> Taylorsville also has The First Baptist Church of Taylorsville Christian School, a K4–6th grade private school operated by the church.


==Media==
==Media==
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Taylorsville is served by two newspapers: ''The Smith County Reformer'' and ''The Post''. Both provide news on a local level, while television and high-speed internet provides wider-scale news. Radio station WBBN-FM 95.9 (B95), is licensed to Taylorsville with its studios in [[Laurel, Mississippi|Laurel]].
Taylorsville is served by two newspapers: ''The Smith County Reformer'' and ''The Post''. Both provide news on a local level, while television and high-speed internet provides wider-scale news. Radio station WBBN-FM 95.9 (B95), is licensed to Taylorsville with its studios in [[Laurel, Mississippi|Laurel]].


==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
===Transportation===
The city has no public transit system other than the bus routes to Taylorsville High School, but is served by several Mississippi state highways and one county highway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sp.mdot.ms.gov/Office%20of%20Highways/Planning/Maps/County%20Highway%20Maps/Smith.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140806175909/http://sp.mdot.ms.gov/Office%20of%20Highways/Planning/Maps/County%20Highway%20Maps/Smith.pdf |archive-date=2014-08-06 |url-status=live|title=Smith County Highway Map|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
The city has no public transit system other than the bus routes to Taylorsville High School, but is served by several Mississippi state highways and one county highway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sp.mdot.ms.gov/Office%20of%20Highways/Planning/Maps/County%20Highway%20Maps/Smith.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140806175909/http://sp.mdot.ms.gov/Office%20of%20Highways/Planning/Maps/County%20Highway%20Maps/Smith.pdf |archive-date=August 6, 2014 |url-status=live|title=Smith County Highway Map|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>


'''State highways'''
'''State highways'''
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Taylorsville, Mississippi
Town
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"Grow With Us..."[1]
Location of Taylorsville, Mississippi
Location of Taylorsville, Mississippi
Taylorsville, Mississippi is located in the United States
Taylorsville, Mississippi
Taylorsville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 31°49′48″N 89°25′49″W / 31.83000°N 89.43028°W / 31.83000; -89.43028
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountySmith
Area
[2]
 • Total
3.86 sq mi (9.99 km2)
 • Land3.86 sq mi (9.99 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,148
 • Density297.64/sq mi (114.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39168
Area code601
FIPS code28-72400
GNIS feature ID0678604
Websitehttps://www.visittvillems.org/

Taylorsville is a town located in southeastern Smith County, Mississippi, United States. With a population of 1,148 in the 2020 census, the town is the most populous city in Smith County.

History

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Taylorsville was established on the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad in 1900. The site was selected by an employee of the railroad, and soon after a post office was built. The post office was originally located about five miles away in Old Taylorsville (now a community located off of Mississippi Highway 531), but was later moved to New Taylorsville. It was the moving of the post office to New Taylorsville that established the present location of the town.

Soon after, the Old Stringer Hotel was built. Many years later, in 1946, it was burned down in an arson fire. The town of Taylorsville was founded as a result of the extensive pine forests that grow in Smith County and the surrounding areas. The vast majority of the area was cut by Eastman-Gardiner. As lumber was a very plentiful resource, new businesses and homes both were rapidly built.

There are a variety of industries present in Taylorsville, including lumber, manufacturing, signage, agriculture, and finance. Taylorsville is the headquarters of Southern Pine Electric, an electric co-op chartered in March 1938 to serve 481 homes and farms. Today, Southern Pine Electric is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the United States with nearly 10,000 miles of energized line serving more than 65,000 meters. The 11-county service area encompasses 14.3% of the total land mass of Mississippi.[3]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2), all land. The city is located just west of the Leaf River, which passes under Mississippi Highway 28 about 1 mile outside of the Taylorsville city limits.[4] The Leaf River is a main tributary of the Pascagoula River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910623—
1920601−3.5%
193080533.9%
194095518.6%
19501,11616.9%
19601,1321.4%
19701,29914.8%
19801,3876.8%
19901,4121.8%
20001,341−5.0%
20101,3530.9%
20201,148−15.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
Downtown Taylorsville

2020 census

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Taylorsville racial composition[6]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 751 65.42%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 337 29.36%
Native American 1 0.09%
Asian 2 0.17%
Other/Mixed 23 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34 2.96%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,148 people, 654 households, and 460 families residing in the town.

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 1,353 people, 534 households, and 375 families residing in the town. The population density was 364.3 inhabitants per square mile (140.7/km2). There were 598 housing units at an average density of 162.4 per square mile (62.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.58% White, 17.75% African American, 0.37% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.37% of the population.[7]

There were 534 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,563, and the median income for a family was $38,958. Males had a median income of $30,776 versus $20,096 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,202. About 12.5% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

[edit]

BBQ festival

[edit]

The Grillin' N Chillin' Barbecue Festival is a two-day event that is held each year in Taylorsville on the first weekend in November. The festival starts on Friday night with the barbecue teams firing up the grills to compete for various prizes.

On Saturday morning, the town closes a one-mile stretch of Mississippi Highway 28 for the car and bike show, which features prizes and a burnout competition. The festival has been a great success for the town, bringing in much-needed tourism dollars and attracting barbecue cooks from all over Mississippi and the southeastern United States.[8]

Education

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Taylorsville Attendance Center is a public school governed by the Smith County School District.[9] Taylorsville also has The First Baptist Church of Taylorsville Christian School, a K4–6th grade private school operated by the church.

Media

[edit]

Taylorsville is served by two newspapers: The Smith County Reformer and The Post. Both provide news on a local level, while television and high-speed internet provides wider-scale news. Radio station WBBN-FM 95.9 (B95), is licensed to Taylorsville with its studios in Laurel.

Infrastructure

[edit]

Transportation

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The city has no public transit system other than the bus routes to Taylorsville High School, but is served by several Mississippi state highways and one county highway.[10]

State highways

Taylorsville is located approximately 10 miles from U.S. Highway 84. The town is connected to a railroad system which connects to the West Taylorsville Industrial Park and runs west to Magee.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Town of Taylorsville Mississippi". Town of Taylorsville Mississippi. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ "Business Directory | Taylorsville, MS". www.townoftaylorsville.com. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  4. ^ "Recreation | Taylorsville, MS". www.townoftaylorsville.com. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  8. ^ "Festival 2016 | Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce". taylorsvillechamber.com. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  9. ^ "Taylorsville High School". sites.google.com. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  10. ^ "Smith County Highway Map" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 6, 2014.
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