Morriston Post Office
N 31° 25.707 W 089° 10.119
16R E 293876 N 3479121
Historical marker located in Petal, MS
Waymark Code: WMQVVT
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2016
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Established here in what was then Perry County on February 8, 1887, with D.L. Carter as the first Postmaster. Discontinued on September 11, 1893, but reestablished on January 10, 1894, with J.S. Doyle as Postmaster. Named for F.M. Morris who was Postmaster during the late 1890s. Moved to Hattiesburg on August 15, 1906.
Date Installed:: 1989
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