The construction of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad began on November 3,1865, and stimulated development of Hazlehurst at the railway stop, named for Col. George H. Hazlehurst, an engineer for the new railroad.
The construction of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad began on November 3,1865. The construction of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad stimulated development of Hazlehurst at the railway stop. The railway stop was named for Col. George H. Hazlehurst. Col. George H. Hazlehurst was an engineer for the new railroad.