Pinola, Mississippi


Pinola is an unincorporated community in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States. Its zip code is 39149.

History

Pinola is named for the surrounding pine forests. Many of the building in Pinola was constructed from buildings that were moved from nearby Westville. The town was partially destroyed by a fire in 1912.
Pinola is located on the former Illinois Central Railroad and was incorporated on November 9, 1903.
In 1906, Pinola had a population of 300, two sawmills, a cotton gin, several stores, a school, and a bank, The Pinola Bank.

Education

Simpson Central School, a kindergarten-8th grade school that is part of the Simpson County School District, is located in Pinola.

Notable people