17-1331: Pulliam ( / ˈ p ʊ l j ə m / PUUL -yəm , / ˈ p ʊ l i ə m / PUUL -ee-əm ) is a surname of English and Welsh origin. Notable people with the surname include: Dolph Pulliam (born 1946), American basketball player Eugene C. Pulliam (1889–1975), American newspaper publisher and businessman Eugene S. Pulliam (1914–1999), American newspaper publisher, son of Eugene C. Pulliam Harry Pulliam (1869–1909), American baseball executive Harvey Pulliam (born 1967), American baseball player James Pulliam (1863–1934), Lieutenant Governor of Colorado Juliet Pulliam (born 1979), American epidemiologist Keshia Knight Pulliam (born 1979), Jamaican American actress Myrta Pulliam (born 1947), American journalist, daughter of Eugene S. Pulliam Nicole Pulliam (born 1982), American actress Samuel H. Pulliam (1841–1908), Confederate soldier and Virginia politician See also [ edit ] Shirley Nathan-Pulliam (born 1939), American politician Flagstaff Pulliam Airport in Flagstaff, Arizona Grape Creek-Pulliam Independent School District in Tom Green County, Texas, now known as
34-535: A club house. Payne Field was an advanced aviation school operated from May 1918 to March 1920. About 1,500 pilots were trained there. It is recognized as the first airfield in the state of Mississippi. Despite averaging less than 1" of snow a year, West Point was the home of the original Blazon-Flexible Flyer, Inc. proclaimed to make the best snow sled in the United States, which became an American tradition. Waverly Plantation Mansion, eight miles east of West Point,
51-463: A specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pulliam&oldid=1218344519 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles Dolph Pulliam Adolphus Pulliam (born March 14, 1946)
68-563: A total area of 21.1 square miles (55 km ), of which 20.8 square miles (54 km ) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km ) (1.28%) is water. West Point is located in the northeast section of Mississippi just across the Alabama state line. The city has a rich heritage, with generations of family lineage calling it home. Historically the area has a blend of African American, White and Native American lineage. The city has many social activities sponsored by church and civic organizations. As of
85-628: Is a National Historic Landmark. Its four-story cantilevered stair hall and cupola are considered unique in the United States. The mansion is open daily for tours from 9 am to 5 pm. An admission fee is charged. West Point is the home of the Howlin' Wolf Blues Museum. Each Labor Day weekend the town of West Point hosts the Prairie Arts Festival. The weekend kicks off with the Howlin’ Wolf Blues Festival on Friday night followed by
102-663: Is a city in Clay County , Mississippi, United States, in the Golden Triangle region of the state. The population was 10,105 at the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Clay County and the principal city of the West Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Columbus-West Point Combined Statistical Area . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has
119-503: Is an American former basketball player and television sportscaster. He played collegiately at Drake University . He was named to Drake University's All-Century basketball team. He helped lead the Drake men's basketball team to the 1969 Final Four and a third-place finish. On 7 February 2009, Drake University retired Pulliam's #5 jersey that he wore for the Bulldogs. In 2019 he was inducted into
136-417: The 2020 United States Census , there were 10,105 people, 4,211 households, and 2,523 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 11,307 people 4,444 households, and 3,043 families residing in the city. The population density was 535.13 inhabitants per square mile (206.61/km ). There were 4,856 housing units at an average density of 235.3 per square mile (90.8/km ). The racial makeup of
153-618: The Grape Creek Independent School District J. P. Pulliam Generating Station , a power station in Green Bay, Wisconsin References [ edit ] ^ "Pulliam Name Meaning & Pulliam Family History at Ancestry.com®" . Ancestry® . 2019-12-12 . Retrieved 2022-12-27 . [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname Pulliam . If an internal link intending to refer to
170-620: The Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame. Pulliam was born in West Point, Mississippi and grew up in Gary, Indiana . He had eight siblings, and at age 6 Dolph, his mother and siblings left Dolph's father. As a child he picked cotton in Oran, Missouri . His mother died on 24 October 1952, and while her death was officially ruled to be accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in a vehicle, Dolph
187-556: The Prairie Arts Festival during the day on Saturday. The festival showcases the areas arts and crafts with shopping, music, rides for children, a 5K race and a car show. Public education in the city of West Point is provided by the West Point Consolidated School District . The West Point Green Wave football team has won the state championship for their classification 12 times, in 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019 and 2023. West Point
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#1732891868927204-529: The city was $ 30,440, and the median income for a family was $ 39,295. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,675. About 23.4% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.8% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those people age 65 or over. Large businesses in West Point include Southern Ionics , Babcock & Wilcox , and Mossy Oak . Bryan Foods was founded in West Point in 1936 by John H. Bryan, Sr and W.B. Bryan. Bryan Foods
221-572: The city was 37.57% White, 61.40% African American, 0.01% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race was 0.88% of the population. There were 3,043 households, out of which 22.2% had own children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 28.4% had a female householder with no husband present, male household no wife present 4.9% and 31.5% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.7% had someone living alone who
238-407: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48, and the average family size was 3.04. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 20 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.4 years. The population was 53.7% female and 46.3% male. The median income for a household in
255-399: Was acquired by Sara Lee Corporation in 1968 and continued operations in West Point until March 2007. Old Waverly Golf Club , located outside of West Point and recognized as one of Mississippi's top golf courses, hosted the 1999 U.S. Women's Open, which was won by Juli Inkster. West Point Country Club is three minutes from downtown West Point and offers 18 holes of golf, swimming, tennis and
272-699: Was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 6th round (80th overall) of the 1969 NBA draft . He was also drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Draft . Pulliam decided to take a job at Drake instead of becoming a professional athlete. He was the first African-American television broadcaster in the state of Iowa when he joined KRNT (later KCCI ) television as a sportscaster. Pulliam retired from Drake University effective May 31, 2013, where he had worked in marketing. West Point, Mississippi West Point
289-560: Was never satisfied by that conclusion. He was raised by his aunt and uncle after the death of his mother. Pulliam attended Drake University with a four-year athletic scholarship, and graduated with a B.A. in Speech, and a minor in Radio/TV Broadcasting. He served as color analyst alongside Larry Cotlar on KRNT radio, the home of Drake Bulldogs basketball, and as Director of Community Outreach and Development at Drake University. He
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