Causeyville Historic District, historic district in Causeyville, Mississippi
Causeyville Historic District comprises four preserved buildings: two general stores and two residences positioned across from each other on Causeyville Road. These wood and brick structures date from the 1860s to 1890s and display the simple, practical architecture typical of rural communities in that era.
The area was founded in the 1820s when the Causey family settled there and gave it their name. It developed as a trade and farming center that grew through the Civil War period and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Causeyville was formerly known as Increase, reflecting its role as a gathering place for trade and community connection. The stores and homes show how neighbors met regularly to conduct business and share news in a small rural setting.
The district lies about 12 miles southeast of Meridian in a quiet rural setting and is easily walkable. The buildings are clustered close together along the road, allowing visitors to see all four structures in a brief stroll.
Raynor's store functioned originally as a trading post between early settlers and the Choctaw people, revealing a rare connection to pre-settlement history. This dual role as a marketplace serving two communities sets it apart from typical rural general stores of the era.
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