Stratton, Mississippi

Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
32°29′59″N 89°08′03″W / 32.49972°N 89.13417°W / 32.49972; -89.13417CountryUnited StatesStateMississippiCountyNewtonElevation
446 ft (136 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code601GNIS feature ID678343[1]

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

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

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  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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