Haven Acres originated from
farmland that was purchased from W. C. Moore
in the late 60’s. In the early 70’s the Northeast
Mississippi Development Company began developing
this subdivision. Haven Acres is located on a
265-acre tact of land, southwest of Tupelo and near
Verona.
This was the 1st project of its kind in Northeast
Mississippi. A total of 65 homes were completed for
the opening of the new subdivision. The first family
to purchase a home in the community was that of
Mr. Pill Edwards. There are now over 300 homes
in the neighborhood and it's still growing.
Haven Acres started out as a dream and the
dream is continuing to improve. We are also looking
for new opportunities for our community.
As the community began to grow churches were added.
Church services began in different homes. Later Morning Star MB Church was founded. Now there
are three places to worship: Morning Star Church,
The Shammach Church of God In Christ, and The Global Pacific Center.
In 1996 - the City of Tupelo and Mississippi
Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks built
a community park on land donated by Mr. O’Neal
Oliver.
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The Community was determined and worked hard
together for many years to develop and plan a
community Center. In 1998 after all the years of
dreaming, the dream finally was coming true - land
was being cleared off to be the community center
site. Grants were added to help clean the community
up and start the building of the Community Center.
Ms. Mattie Mabry was the President of the
Neighborhood Association at the time. She worked
long and hard with several others on the
Neighborhood Committee.
Finally in 2001 Ms Mattie said "I thank God for this
Day", the ground was broken for the Center and
construction began. The building was completed the
same year. This Neighborhood Center now houses The Boys and Girls Club, Lift Headstart
as well as community activities.
Haven Acres is still growing and improving
the community. We now have several small businesses
and looking for more to develop. Located in the
neighborhood is a Laundromat, a Barber Shop and
several Beauty Shops. There is a Restaurant along
with a Neighborhood Tax Office.
