Brookhaven, County seat in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
Located 55 miles south of Jackson, Brookhaven extends across an area with an elevation of 149 meters above sea level in central Mississippi.
Samuel Jayne established the settlement in 1818, naming it after Brookhaven, New York, and the city expanded rapidly after railroad construction in 1858.
The Mississippi School of the Arts enriches the educational landscape of Brookhaven by providing specialized programs for students across the state.
The Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport serves local aviation needs while Interstate 55 and U.S. Route 51 connect the city to major regional destinations.
The Stahl-Urban garment manufacturing facility, established in 1936, marked a significant shift in the local economy from agricultural to industrial production.
Location: Lincoln County
Inception: 1818
Elevation above the sea: 149 m
Website: http://brookhavenms.com/wp
GPS coordinates: 31.58194,-90.44306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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