Singing River Genealogy and Local History Library

Singing River Genealogy and Local History Library We provide genealogy and local history resources for Jackson-George Regional Library System. We're located inside the Pascagoula branch on the second floor.

More information can also be found at http://www.jgrls.org/branches/sr-gen-branch.html Established as the 9th branch in the Jackson-George Regional Library System in February of 2017, we provide genealogy and local history resources for the Gulf Coast region with a special interest in Jackson and George counties.

Magnolia Elementary School in Moss Point, MS, c.1947.First photo: Singing River Photo Collection.Second photo: Cirlot Co...
06/04/2026

Magnolia Elementary School in Moss Point, MS, c.1947.
First photo: Singing River Photo Collection.
Second photo: Cirlot Collection
Photographed by Spencer Beebe.

The building was built in 1932 as the first brick school for African Americans in the state of MS. Additions to the building, 2 classrooms, 1 cafeteria, and 2 restrooms, were added in 1947, before it was burned down soon after.

Postcard depicting Car Station in Pascagoula, MS, 1915. A.M. Browne Collection.
06/02/2026

Postcard depicting Car Station in Pascagoula, MS, 1915. A.M. Browne Collection.

Moss Point High School Glee Club, c.1925. Circlot Collection.
05/28/2026

Moss Point High School Glee Club, c.1925. Circlot Collection.

Postcard of the Sea Wall in Pascagoula, MS, at Lofton Cox's home, unknown date. Cirlot Collection.
05/26/2026

Postcard of the Sea Wall in Pascagoula, MS, at Lofton Cox's home, unknown date. Cirlot Collection.

Hello Patrons, Please be aware that we will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen t...
05/23/2026

Hello Patrons,

Please be aware that we will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen the next day, Tuesday, May 26, at regular hours. Thank you for understanding. Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

📢 Holiday Closure Notice 🇺🇸
All Jackson-George Regional Library branches will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
📚 Book drops will remain open, and you can still access digital resources, renew items, and place holds anytime at www.jgrls.org.
We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we honor those who served. ❤️🤍💙

Moss Point "Town" Baseball Team Winners standing before the backstop of the ball diamond on Beardslee's Green, 1908. Cir...
05/21/2026

Moss Point "Town" Baseball Team Winners standing before the backstop of the ball diamond on Beardslee's Green, 1908. Cirlot Collection.

Pictured Left to Right: Professor W. H. Foster, Norman McLeod, George Fitzner, Elver McLeod, Professor Foster's Brother, Fritz Lienhard, Oliver Wood, Willie G. Stewart, Clyde H. Beardslee, V. A. "Vecee" Torres, and Chamberlain Wood.

Polaroid of Charlotte Hyatt Elementary School on Welch Street in Moss Point, MS, 1934. Cirlot Collection.
05/19/2026

Polaroid of Charlotte Hyatt Elementary School on Welch Street in Moss Point, MS, 1934. Cirlot Collection.

City of Moss Point Bill for Gas and/or Water, 1947. Cirlot Collection.
05/14/2026

City of Moss Point Bill for Gas and/or Water, 1947. Cirlot Collection.

Main Gate to Fontaine Bleau Yellow Fever Camp, 1897. Ira Harkey Jr. Collection.
05/12/2026

Main Gate to Fontaine Bleau Yellow Fever Camp, 1897. Ira Harkey Jr. Collection.

40th Annual Spring Pilgrimage, 1987. Mississippi Tourism Collection.
05/07/2026

40th Annual Spring Pilgrimage, 1987. Mississippi Tourism Collection.

Address

3214 Pascagoula Street
Pascagoula, MS
39567

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12287693078

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