Rich, Mississippi
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rich is an unincorporated community in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 38617 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676627[1] |
The settlement is located along the Yazoo Pass waterway.
History
First called Yazoo Pass Station, the settlement was a stop along a now-abandoned section of the Illinois Central Railroad.[1][2] The present name is derived from the last name of one Mr. Richenberger, a local merchant.[3]
The population in 1900 was 30.[4] A post office operated under the name Rich from 1888 to 1994.[5]
Notable person
- Thomas Harris, writer.[6]
References
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