From Williamsburg Depot to Collins Collins was originally incorporated as Williamsburg Depot in 1899. The Gulf and Ship Island Railroad had completed construction, and bypassed Williamsburg, the county seat at that time. The sawmills moved to the new town of Williamsburg Depot in order to be closer to the railroad. As lumber was an important industry during the time, the town moved with them. Not long after, Williamsburg Depot grew to a town of 6,000 - 7,000 people.
from williamsburg depot to collins collins was originally incorporated as williamsburg depot in 1899 the gulf and ship island railroad had completed construction and bypassed williamsburg the county seat at that time the sawmills moved to the new town of williamsburg depot in order to be closer to the railroad as lumber was an important industry during the time the town moved with them not long after williamsburg depot grew to a town of 6000 - 7000 people