Sipsey Fork, Mississippi
Sipsey Fork, Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 33°56′57″N 88°14′37″W / 33.94917°N 88.24361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 677852[1] |
Sipsey Fork is an unincorporated community located in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.[1]
It is situated east of Splunge.
History
[edit]The community derives its name from the nearby Sipsey Creek.[2]
In 1896, a post office operated under the name Sipsey.[3]
Sipsey Fork is home to Center Point Church, founded in 1845, which also served as the community's school.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sipsey Fork
- ^ Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Center Point Church". hmdb.org. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ "Sipsey Turn of the Century". fayette.net. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
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| Footnotes | ‡This town also has portions in adjacent county or counties | |
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