Gracious Southern Living

The Longleaf Trace is a 44-mile rails to trails running from Main Street in Prentiss, 12 miles North to the AMTRAK Station in downtown Hattiesburg 32 miles South. This house was the home of the man who came up with the idea to turn the abandoned rail line into what is now the Longleaf Trace.

AF Carraway Store has been in operation for over 100 years now. It hasn't changed too much since then. If you can't find it anywhere else, you can find it at Carraways. Sitting on the main street of Bassfield next to the bank.

The Faler Mansion is an architectural anomaly. It's identical on all four sides. In its day, it was a glorious site. Today, though a remnant of its former self, the mansion holds great potential and promise. Look but don't touch. It's privately owned. If you take pictures, use the hashtag #savethefalermansion

Faler Park is just down the trace from The Trace House. There's a gazebo and big ol' trees to relax under if you need a bathroom break. City Hall is right next door. The girls at city hall can answer any questions you might have about the town.

Jeff Davis Lake is at the end of a mile long contrail off the main trace nearly 10 miles north of The Trace House. It offers a full service campground, state prize winning fishing and picnic areas. The Lake Manager can answer any questions you might have.

The Prentiss Institute campus is near the head of the trace in Prentiss. This HBCU junior college is on a resurrection & revitalization path currently. There are several buildings in great repair, several that are still being used for meetings including a very well restored Rosenwald School! Museum tours by appointment.