Tuscola, Mississippi | |
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Coordinates: 32°37′12″N 89°31′40″W / 32.62000°N 89.52778°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Leake |
Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
GNIS feature ID | 695030 [1] |
Tuscola is an unincorporated community in Leake County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Tuscola is located on the former Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad and was once home to a cotton gin, three large lumber mills, and two general stores. [2]
A post office was established at Tuscola in 1872, and remained in operation until 1924. [3] The community derives its name from the first three syllables of Tuscolameta Creek, which flows near the site. [4]
In 1900, Tuscola had a population of 41. [5]
Tuscola, Mississippi | |
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Coordinates: 32°37′12″N 89°31′40″W / 32.62000°N 89.52778°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Leake |
Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
GNIS feature ID | 695030 [1] |
Tuscola is an unincorporated community in Leake County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Tuscola is located on the former Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad and was once home to a cotton gin, three large lumber mills, and two general stores. [2]
A post office was established at Tuscola in 1872, and remained in operation until 1924. [3] The community derives its name from the first three syllables of Tuscolameta Creek, which flows near the site. [4]
In 1900, Tuscola had a population of 41. [5]