ARBORETUM
Crosby Arboretum/Mississippi State University
370 Ridge Road
(601) 799-2311
Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CAMPGROUNDS
Clearwater RV Park & Campground
1505 Caesar Road
(601) 749-8142
Sun Roamers RV Resort
41 Mississippi Pines Blvd.
Picayune,
MS
(601) 798-5818
Mississippi State Parks
FESTIVAL
Picayune Street Fair
(First full week-end in April and November.)
For information call (601) 799-3070 FLEA MARKET
Trade Days at the Greater
Picayune Area
Chamber of
Commerce
1st Saturday of
each month
201 Hwy. 11 North
(601) 798-3122
Farmer's Market at Jack Read Park
Every Tuesday and Thursday mornings
GOLF
Millbrook Country Club
9 Hole PGA Facility
MS Golf Association Member
Hwy 11 North
(601) 798-8711
PARKS
Friendship Park
Hwy. 11 South
Lighted tennis courts, children’s playground, ball fields
Jack Read Park
Goodyear Blvd.
Across the street from City Hall
SENIOR ADULT
CENTER
Senior Adult Center of South
Pearl River County
45 EL Patch Parkway
Picayune, MS
(601) 798-9892
The Pines
1201 Kingsway Drive
(601) 798-9892
SPACE CENTER
NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center
Hwy. 607 – 10 Miles from Picayune
Visitor’s Center – Building 1200
Free Tours (800) 237-1821 Ext. 1
(601) 688-2370
THEATRE
Picayune on Stage Theatre
(601) 799-1714
ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE AREA
CAMPING/RECREATIONAL AREA
McLeod Park
Hwy. 43 South – Bay St. Louis, MS
Jordan River Pavilion
(228) 467-1894
Mississippi State Parks
STATE PARKS
Buccaneer State Park
Waveland, MS
Wave Pool, Waterslide, camping
(228) 467-3822
Mississippi State Parks
WATER PARK,
CAMPING RECREATIONAL AREA
Flint Creek
Wiggins, MS
Camping, Cabins, Water Playground
(601) 928-3051
Mississippi State Parks
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POINTS Of INTEREST
Picayune City Hall- formerly Crosby Chemicals in the early 1900’s
The Hermitage Eliza Jane Pointevent, editor and owner of the New Orleans newspaper, The Picayune, lived in The Hermitage until she married. MS Eliza Jane Pointevent is credited for naming Picayune and Nicholson.
Millbrook Country Club
The Picayune Item- local newspaper
Paul’s Pastry- Home of the Cream Cheese filled King Cakes- Tours Available
Highland Community Hospital
Picayune Public School Superintendent Office
Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library- Best local History Room in State; & Genealogy Collection
Jack Read Park- Picayune Farmer’s Market is held at the park every Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 am-2:00 pm
Greater Picayune Chamber of Commerce- Trade Days the first Saturday of each month except April and November. Host Chili Cook Off during November Street Fair. www.picayunechamber.org
The Shay Engine & Gazebo Built in 1925 for Crosby Forest Products. The Shay is one of only 11 on public display in MS
3rd Street The Colored Gymnasium built in 1930 and is listed on the 2007 10 Most Endangered Historic Places.
Picayune Main Street, Inc. Picayune was designated a MS Main Street Community in May of 1996. Picayune Main Street, Inc. is the host and sponsor of Picayune Street Fair, Egg Drop, Shop By Candlelight, Spring & Fall Sidewalk Sale, Sweet Potato Bake Off, & June Summer Blues Out. www.picayunemainstreet.com
St Barnabas Anglican Church was built in 1928 and is the oldest church in Picayune. Worldwide known architect Wilfred Lockyer also designed this building.
Historic City Hall located on Goodyear Blvd was built in 1939. The Architect for this building was Mr. Wilfred Lockyer who also designed the interior of the Chapel in the Titanic.
Partners for Pearl River County-Economic and Community Development Agency
Brick by Brick Located in front of Historic City Hall on Goodyear Boulevard is the Brick by Brick Memorial. Bricks are purchased in honor or in memory of loved ones who have served or currently serving in the military.
Post Office
Picayune Train Depot – Intramodal Center-is currently under construction and will open Spring 2008- A Historical Railroad Museum will open Summer 2008.
Picayune Police Department- State and Nationally Accredited for 2006 & 2007
Washington Carver Culture Museum- With Commencement in May for the Class of 1970, came the end of George Washington Carver High School in Picayune. Memories are on display in the museum for future generations.
Friendship Park- Youth Baseball, Football, Soccer fields, and Softball and tennis & Kids Kingdom Playground
Hudson’s
WRJW 1320 AM- Picayune’s first Radio Station
Senior Center - The place for senior adults to gather for fun and information, plus lunch. Call for more information 601-798-9892
Crosby Arboretum- Established as a 104-acre Native Plant Center and a living memorial to L.O. Crosby Jr. Noted Architect E. Fay Jones an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Pinecote Pavilion located on the property. MS Dept. of Archives and History recognizes the Pinecote Pavilion as a MS Landmark.
Picayune Municipal Airport- An Egg Drop is held the Saturday before Palm Sunday each year. With the co-operation of Picayune Elected officials, Phillips Aviation and the Airport manager, and several pilots- 10,000 eggs are dropped for children to collect. The Egg Drop is another event that makes Picayune Unique.
McDonald Funeral Home-Pearl River County’s Oldest Funeral Home- Established 1906
Welcome Center
Pearl River Central Public School District
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