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
Unincorporated community
Carnes
Location within the state of Mississippi
Coordinates: 30°59′37″N 89°15′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyForrest
Time zoneUTC-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.

Skull Fork, a community near Carnes, was so named after a fight that occurred at a fork in the road there. In this fight, one of the participants had his skull broken with a whiskey bottle by his opponent.

Geography

Carnes is located at latitude 30.9935178, longitude -89.2597811.[1]

Education

Carnes is served by the Forrest County Public School System.

Industry

Places of worship
  • Sandhill Baptist Church
  • First Baptist Church

Cemeteries
  • J.E. Bounds Memorial Cemetery
  • Lee-Davis Cemetery
  • Seal Cemetery
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References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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