Furrs, Mississippi

 

Per Wikipedia, Furrs (also called Hoyle) is an unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Furrs had a post office and a population of 66 in 1900.

 

 

Per the book Hometown Mississippi (1980), United States: Historical & Genealogical Association of Mississippi, by James F. Brieger, Furrs was named for Thomas Furr in 1859, a merchant who also operated the post office.

 

 

W. Hugh Furr in Furrs, Mississippi