- Source: Independence, Mississippi
Independence is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States.
The settlement is approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Cockrum and 11 miles (18 km) east of Coldwater along Mississippi Highway 305.
Although an unincorporated community, Independence has a zip code of 38638.
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 200.
History
The settlement was first known as "Flewellenes Crossroads" and "Buck Snorts".
During the Civil War, R.W. Locke organized a company of soldiers in Buck Snorts, which was dispatched to Virginia where they became Company D of the 42d Mississippi Infantry Regiment. Locke was elected company captain.
The population in 1900 was 100.
By 1907, Independence had a post office, several stores/businesses, two churches, and a public school.
Demographics
= 2020 census
=Education
It is in the Tate County School District.
Notable people
Hugh Freeze, Head football coach of The Auburn Tigers, former head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels football team at the Ole Miss.
Michael Conner Humphreys, actor who played Young Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump
R.L. Burnside, blues musician.
References
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- Revolusi Amerika Serikat
- Koloni Florida Barat
- Amerika Serikat
- Perang Revolusi Amerika Serikat
- Ferdinand Richardt
- Logan (film)
- Konfederasi Amerika
- Daftar kota di Amerika Serikat menurut jumlah penduduk
- Sejarah Amerika Serikat
- Louisiana (Spanyol Baru)
- Independence, Mississippi
- United States Declaration of Independence
- Independence Bowl
- Independence (disambiguation)
- Independence High School
- Michael Conner Humphreys
- Jones County, Mississippi
- Eastern United States
- List of Nebraska Cornhuskers bowl games
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles football
