Pattison, Mississippi


Pattison, also known as Martin, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States. Its ZIP code is 39144.
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 176.

History

Pattison was originally named Martin in honor of General William T. Martin. Pattison is located on the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad and was once home to a drug store, grist mill, cotton gin, saloon, hotel, and multiple general stores.
A post office operated under the name Martin from 1879 to 1912 and first began operation under the name Pattison in 1912.

Education

Residents are zoned to the Claiborne County School District. Port Gibson High School is the comprehensive high school of the district.

Notable person