Stratton, Mississippi Explained

Official Name:Stratton, Mississippi
Pushpin Map:Mississippi#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Mississippi
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Newton
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:446
Coordinates:32.4997°N -89.1342°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code:601
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:678343

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.[1] Stratton was also the former site of a school.[2]

A post office operated under the name Stratton from 1906 to 1956.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Howe . Tony . Stratton, Mississippi . Mississippi Rails . 29 April 2020.
  2. Book: Laws of the State of Mississippi. 1918. 408.
  3. Web site: Newton County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 April 2020.