Splunge, Mississippi
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Splunge, (also known as Lannsdale or Lanndale), is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi.[1]
Splunge is located on Splunge Creek, east of Hatley and north of Greenwood Springs.
History
In 1900, Splunge had a population of 18.[2]
A post office operated under the name Splung from 1848 to 1867 and the name Splunge from 1881 to 1918.[3]
The Splunge Free Will Baptist Church was built in 1844 and is the oldest surviving church building in Monroe County and the oldest Free Will Baptist church in Mississippi.[4]
The Splunge Lookout Tower is listed on the National Historic Lookout Register.[5]
The community is served by two volunteer fire departments.[6]
In 1973, natural gas reserves were discovered in Splunge.[7]
References
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