Lucien, Mississippi Explained

Official Name:Lucien, Mississippi
Pushpin Map:Mississippi#USA
Pushpin Label:Lucien
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Mississippi
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Franklin
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:325
Coordinates:31.5169°N -90.6639°W
Area Code:601 & 769
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:693841

Lucien is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Mississippi, United States.

History

Lucien is located on the former Mississippi Central Railroad.[1] The community was named for a Mr. Lucien Scott and was once home to five stores and a cotton gin.[2]

A post office operated under the name Lucien from 1907 to 1972.[3]

Lucien was home to a school until it was consolidated with the school at McCall Creek.[4]

The Central Lumber Company operated a mill in Lucien from 1916 to 1920.

Lucien is home to the Lucien Bridge, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Howe . Tony . Lucien, Mississippi . Mississippi Rails . 1 December 2020.
  2. Web site: Village of Lucien . Rootsweb.com . 2 December 2020.
  3. Web site: Franklin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 December 2020.
  4. Web site: History . Franklin County School District . 2 December 2020.
  5. Web site: National Register of the Historic Places Registration Form - Lucien Bridge . nps.gov . Department of the Interior . 2 December 2020.