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Smith County offers a wealth of opportunities that few communities can match. We have near access to several four lane highways. Smith County has Airport access approximately 20 miles away in Jackson, and several regional airports are even closer. We are served by the Illinois Central Gulf Rail Road. Several areas of the county are already under rapid development, and plans are in the works to increase traffic through the area and provide even greater accessibility. Acres of potential industrial sites are available across the county, with a portion of this land being site ready. There are ample locations for homes and businesses as well. Smith County offers an attractive rural setting, a modest cost of living, safe communities in which to raise a family, good education and quality health care.
Some industry is located throughout the county. There are about 20 acres available in Raleigh but most of the existing industry in Smith County is located in West Taylorsville Industrial Park in Taylorsville, Mississippi. This site has a total of 100 acres though only 86 acres are available for purchase at this time. The remaining acreage can be purchased as one tract or divided into several parcels to meet any kind of manufacturers needs.
The town of Taylorsville has a solid infrastructure and assets that can meet the needs of any industrial requirements. In a broader sense, family living needs such as education, housing, health, and other services complement the abilities to meet industry needs. Smith County is a good place to locate in a pleasing countryside environment, yet with access to all the technical living requirements of today.
| West Taylorsville Industrial Park:: |
| Location |
- Taylorsville, MS
- Township 10N, Range 15W, Section 12,13
- Distance to city with 25,000 or more population- 39 miles
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| Water |
- 6" Diameter Water Main On Site
- Water Pressure maintained at pounds per square inch
- Supplier Town of Taylorsville
- Distance to Elevated Water Tank .5 miles
- 100,000 gallon water tank
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Natural Gas |
- Provided by Center Point Energy
- 4" gas main on site
- Gas pressure 100 pounds per square inch
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| Electricity |
- Provided by Southern Pine Electric Power Association
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| Highway Access |
- State Hwy 28 adjacent to site
- Hwy 37 nearby
- 21 miles to Interstate 59
- 9 miles to 4-lane highway US Highway 84
- Site located in commercial trucking zone
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| Rail |
- Across MS Hwy 28
- Canadian National .1 miles
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Taylorsville is located in the southeastern part of Smith County, approximately 20 miles east of U S Highway 49 and 21 miles northwest of Interstate 59. The Park is just off State Highway 28 and a short distance from Highway 37. Listed below are the industries located in West Taylorsville Industrial Park.
For a larger aerial photo and detailed specifications of the Industrial Park click here. (Aerial photos courtesy Mid-Mississippi Development District.)
Raleigh, Mississippi, county seat of Smith County, also has some sites available appropriate for industrial development. A large building in Raleigh, A & B Enterprises, is also available. Photo and more information are here.
The citizens of Smith County have training in a variety of jobs and skills. The rate of unemployment is steady but neither extremely high or low. Additionally, Smith County industries draw labor from surrounding counties. There is always a more than adequate supply of labor for employers paying competitive wages.
Assistance available to new industry...
It has long been the policy of Smith County, the Smith County Economic Development District, and the Towns located within Smith County to "go the extra mile" and take all legal steps to assist new and expanding industries. In the past this has included arranging financing, consulting, tax breaks, purchasing property, improving property, constructing buildings, improving roads, and utilities and providing other assistance as required by industry.
Smith County heartily welcomes any group or individual interested in our area as a prospective site for business or industrial development. Our towns and city governments are ready to help facilitate the growth of any kind of industry in Smith County.For more information, please contact in Raleigh Anthony Grayson, circuit clerk at 601 782-4751, or in Taylorsville, Mayor Larry Kelly at 601 785-6532.
Industry located in Smith County:
ABC Manufacturing Company
Louise Patterson, Owner
P O Box 578
Raleigh, MS 39153
601 733-2264
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Safety signs |
Automatic Plating, Inc
William D. Bassett, President
P O Box 239
Taylorsville, MS 39168
601 785-6923
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Metal plating |
Barber's Safety and Supply
Ms Brenda Barber
P O Box 1068
Rt 1, Box 775
Taylorsville, MS 39168
601 785-4208
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Cloth disposal rags, industrial gloves, environmental products. |
Bryant's Meats
Robert Hunt
P O Box 321
Fellowship Road
Taylorsville, MS 39168
Phone: 601 785-6507
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Meat processing |
Delco Remy Warranty Center
Rene Jeanfreau, Plant Manager
118 Old School Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
601 789-5784
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Warranty Center for automotive components |
Georgia-Pacific Resins Inc
Howard Stevens, Assistant Plant Manager
P O Box 556
Taylorsville, MS 39168
601 785-6523
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Resins and chemicals |
Georgia-Pacific Particleboard
Chuck Tasma, Plant Manager
P O Box 560
Taylorsville, MS 39168
601 785-4783
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Particleboard |
Georgia-Pacific Plywood
Wayne Stringer, Manager
P O Box 555
Taylorsville, MS 39168
601 785-4721
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Plywood |
Georgia-Pacific Chipmill
George Rogers, Mill Manager
P O Box 759
Taylorsville, MS 39168
601 785-9778
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Wood chips |
Georgia-Pacific Studmill
Buddy Williamson, Plant Manager
P O Box 555
Taylorsville, MS 39168
601 785-4721 |
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Lumber |
MIID Taylorsville
830 Hwy 28W
Taylorsville, MS 39168
Phone: 601 785-9604
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(not located in Industrial Park) |
Pine Belt Ready Mix Concrete-Taylorsville
Mike Blackwell, Plant Manager
P O Box 3032
Laurel, MS 39442-3032
601 785-4351
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Concrete |
Remy Reman -Taylorsville
Keith Clark, Plant Manager
P O Box 1155
Taylorsville, MS 39168
601 785-6690 |
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Re-manufactured automobile engine parts |
Remy Reman - Raleigh
John Gladney, Plant Manager
P O Box 339
Raleigh, MS 39153
601 782-9922
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Remanufactured automobile engine parts |
The Solar Group
Cliff Tucker, Chief Operating Officer
P O Box 525
Taylorsville, MS 39168
Phone: 601 785-4711 |
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Builders hardware; mailboxes |
Southern Chlorinator
Red Barley, Manager
114 Fellowship Rd
Taylorsville, MS 39168
Phone: (601) 785-9211 |
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Water system chlorination service |
Warmkraft, Inc.
Don Saxon, Plant Manager
P O Box 557
Taylorsville, MS 39168
Phone: (601) 785-4476
Fax: (601) 785-9874 |
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Electronic components; garment washing |
Vanderford Lumber Company
Buddy Vanderford/Jimmy Hodum
P O Box 284
Raleigh, MS 39153
601 782-9327
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Softwood Lumber |
Plum Creek Real Estate
Hwy 28 West
Taylorsville, MS 39168
Phone: 601 785-4792 |
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Timberland ownership and
management
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