.jpg) City Hall in Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi, USA Image by Woodlot, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Jay WigginsWiggins is a city in Stone County, Mississippi, serving as the county seat and part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1904, it had a population of 4,272 as of the 2020 census. Historically significant for its timber industry and pickle production, Wiggins experienced growth in the early 1900s but faced challenges such as the 1910 fire that devastated its business district. The city has seen notable events, including lynchings in the 1930s and the election of its first African-American mayor in 2021. Wiggins continues to host community events such as the Pine Hill Festival to promote local culture and tourism. (Source: Wikipedia)
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