History · Braxton

Braxton’s history is mostly unwritten

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What stands out about Braxton’s past

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The story

How Braxton came to be

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The village of Braxton was named after Ira Braxton Standifer, the son of a physician. The population of Braxton as of 2015 was 181. Braxton is approximately 9 miles north of Mendenhall, the county seat of Simpson County and 19 miles north of Magee, Simpson County's largest city. In 2015, the town of Braxton welcomed a brand new town hall. The current mayor of Braxton is Stephanie Lee. In 2020, the population of Braxton was 179.

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Braxton, decade by decade

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Famous people

Famous people close to Braxton

Nobody well known was born in Braxton itself, so here are the best known from just nearby.

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Faith HillAmerican country singer · b. 1967

Robert JohnsonAmerican blues singer and guitarist · b. 1911

Eudora WeltyAmerican short story writer, novelist and photo… · b. 1909

LeAnn RimesAmerican singer and actress · b. 1982

Candice PattonAmerican actress · b. 1985

M.C. GaineyAmerican actor · b. 1948

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