Lucedale, Mississippi
Lucedale, Mississippi | |
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 George County Courthouse in Lucedale | |
 Flag  Logo | |
| Motto: "Where People & Progress Meet"[1] | |
 Location of Lucedale, Mississippi | |
  Lucedale, Mississippi Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 30°55′29″N 88°35′26″W / 30.92472°N 88.59056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | George |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Doug Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.39 sq mi (16.55 km2) |
| • Land | 6.39 sq mi (16.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,869 |
| • Density | 448.91/sq mi (173.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 39452 |
| Area code(s) | 601, 769 |
| FIPS code | 28-42440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0672944 |
| Website | cityoflucedale |
Lucedale (/ˈluːsdeɪl/) is a city in George County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Pascagoula, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,923 at the 2010 census,[3] up from 2,458 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of George County.[4]
History[edit]
Lucedale was one of several settlements created after the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad penetrated northern Jackson County (now George County) in the late 1890s.[5][6]
Lucedale was founded in 1901, and was named after Gregory Marston Luce, who operated a lumber business there.[7][8]
In 1906, a black man was hanged from a telegraph pole near the Lucedale railroad depot by a crowd of 300, after allegedly assaulting a white woman.[9]
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lucedale has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.6 km2), all land.[3]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 797 | — | |
| 1920 | 629 | −21.1% | |
| 1930 | 834 | 32.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,204 | 44.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,631 | 35.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,977 | 21.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,083 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,429 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,592 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,458 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,923 | 18.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,869 | −1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,858 | 64.76% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 753 | 26.25% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.05% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 119 | 4.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 | 3.35% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,869 people, 975 households, and 504 families residing in the city.
Arts and culture[edit]
Lucedale Public Library is part of the Jackson-George Regional Library System.[12]
Education[edit]
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Lucedale is served by the George County School District. As of 2010, the district spends US$6,732 per pupil—63% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures—and 15 students existed for every full-time equivalent teacher.[13]
Infrastructure[edit]
Highways[edit]
- Mississippi Highway 198 passes through the city as Main Street
- US 98
- Highway 63
Public safety[edit]
Lucedale Police Department consists of a police chief, 11 patrolmen, and one investigator.[14] Lucedale Fire Department was established in 1901, and consists of a fire chief, three firemen, and four volunteer firemen.[15]
Healthcare[edit]
George Regional Hospital in Lucedale is a 50-bed, non-profit, community owned hospital serving George County, Greene County, Stone County, and northern Jackson County.[16]
Notable people[edit]
- Ruthie Bolton, Olympic gold medalist basketball player[17]
- Janice Lawrence Braxton, Olympic gold medalist basketball player[18]
- Ty Fryfogle, football wide receiver for the Indiana Hoosiers[19]
- Carolyn Haines, author, also credited as Caroline Burnes[20]
- Annibel Jenkins, English professor, scholar
- Alonzo Lawrence, football defensive back[21]
- Jake W. Lindsey, recipient of the Medal of Honor[22]
- Dee McCann, professional football player[23]
- Doug McLeod, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives[24]
- Eric Moulds, professional football player[25]
- John Nix, professional football player[26]
- Justin Steele, professional baseball player
- Claude Passeau, professional baseball player[27]
- McKinnley Jackson, professional football player
References[edit]
- ^ "City of Lucedale, Mississippi". City of Lucedale. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lucedale city, Mississippi". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 20, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Deese, Wynelle Scott (1999). Musing Through Towns in Mississippi. Arcadia. p. 105.
- ^ "About George County, Mississippi". George County Mississippi Genealogy & History Network. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "About Us". City of Lucedale. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "Negro was lynched as guards sleped". The Troy Messenger. October 24, 1906.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "Locations". Jackson-George Regional Library System. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "George County School District". Education.com. Education.com, Inc. 2006–2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Police Department". City of Lucedale. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Fire Department". City of Lucedale. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "George Regional Hospital". George Regional Health System. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "About Ruthie Bolton-Holifield Memorabilia". SportsMemorabilia.com. SportsMemorabilia.com, LLC. 2013. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Voepel, Mechelle (April 28, 2006). "Hall Trio Leaves Lasting Legacy". ESPN.
- ^ "Ty Fryfogle". iuhoosiers.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Nancy Jacobs (January 20, 2010). "MISSISSIPPI WRITERS: Carolyn Haines". Mississippi Writers & Musicians. Nancy Jacobs. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Rogers, Justin (May 17, 2012). "Rookie safety Alonzo Lawrence signed with Detroit Lions looking for a fresh start". MLive. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "World War II, Medal of Honor, Recipients G-L". U.S. Army Center of Military History. July 15, 2013.
- ^ "Dee McCann". WVU Stats. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Doug McLeod". state.ms.us. State of Mississippi. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Creg Stephenson (October 15, 2010). "Lucedale's Moulds named SEC football "legend"". The Mississippi Times. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "John Nix". Pro-Football. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ Richard Goldstein (September 2, 2003). "Claude Passeau, 94, A Standout Pitcher For the 1945 Cubs". The New York Times. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
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