Pearlington Historical Marker
Hwy 90, Pearlington,
MS,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 14' 40.4088",
-89° 36' 6.4404"
Colonial town: chartered, 1832. Site of early cotton gin & dry dock. A pioneer in lumbering, it boomed under Poitevent & Favre Company (1865-1906), one of the world's largest mills. | StoppingPoints.com Editorial on Pearlington: | | Known as the “pearl” of Hancock County, Pearlington found its name in the early 1800s due to the fresh water pearls found in the Pearl River. Hidden away amongst the live oak trees and stately pines are its beautiful homes and riverside fishing camps. Pearlington is home to people from all walks of life who enjoy a generally mild climate, outdoor activities and quiet country living. |
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