Longtown, Mississippi

Longtown is an unincorporated community located in Panola County, Mississippi. Longtown is approximately 5.3 mi south of Pleasant Grove and approximately 4.3 mi east-southeast of Askew on Mississippi Highway 310.

History
Longtown was incorporated in 1882 and unincorporated at a later date.

In 1900, Longtown had two churches and a population of 175.

Longtown was formerly served by the Longtown Academy.

A post office operated under the name Longtown from 1850 to 1909.

Notable person

 * Mabel Welch (1890-1981), the second registered female architect in Texas, was born on a plantation near Longtown.