Southeast

Brookhaven

Lincoln County, MS

Population

11,714

Walk Score

63 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$673

Median home value

$110,800

Founded

1818

Brookhaven is a city in Lincoln County, Mississippi, United States, 55 miles (89 km) south of the state capital of Jackson. The population was 11,674 people at the 2020 U.S. census. It is the county seat of Lincoln County. It was named after the town of Brookhaven, New York, by founder Samuel Jayne in 1818.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Downtown Brookhaven Historic District · listed 1999

Notable landmarks

  • Alexander Teen Center · listed 2009
  • Brookhaven City Hall · listed 1983
  • Brookhaven Manufacturing Corporation · listed 2021
  • Building at 306 South Jackson Street · listed 1980
  • Cohn, Emile, House · listed 2011
  • First Methodist Church · listed 1997
  • Hardy, Capt. Jack C., House · listed 2007
  • Hartman Funeral Home · listed 2024
  • Inez Hotel · listed 1988
  • Moreton Jr., A.E., House · listed 1999
  • Moreton, Robert D., House · listed 1995
  • Paxton House · listed 1997
  • Scherck, R. T., House · listed 1992
  • Union Station · listed 1980
  • US Post Office · listed 1983

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