Collins, city in Covington County, Mississippi, United States
Collins is a small city in Covington County, Mississippi, serving as the administrative center of the county. The town has quiet streets lined with homes and trees, a collection of local shops, and a courthouse built in the early 1900s that marks its role as the seat of county government.
Collins grew from a railroad depot called Williamsburg Station, renamed in 1906 after local leader Fred W. Collins. The town expanded rapidly through the lumber industry but later lost many residents when the forests were depleted, recovering through highway construction in the 1930s.
The name Collins honors Fred W. Collins, a Republican leader who shaped the town's development. The community stays connected through local gatherings like the Okatoma Festival in May, where residents enjoy food, music, and crafts together.
Collins is easy to reach by car, located near US Highways 49 and 84 that connect it to other towns. The town has sidewalks in residential areas but no public transit, so visitors should plan to walk or drive to explore local sights.
After Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, the town of Duryea in Pennsylvania helped Collins rebuild and donate supplies. This unexpected bond between two distant communities grew into a lasting friendship with visits between the towns and ongoing support.
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