- Source: Ovett, Mississippi
Ovett is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in southeastern Jones County, Mississippi. Ovett is part of the Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
It was first established as a sawmill town in the early 20th century. Ovett is located on the former Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad and was once home to six general stores, a blacksmith, pharmacy, three lumber companies, and two grocery stores.
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 183.
Camp Sister Spirit, a feminist retreat, is located in Ovett.
Geography
Ovett is located just west of the De Soto National Forest and Highway 15. The community has a post office with the ZIP code 39464.
Demographics
= 2020 census
=Education
Residents are in the Jones County School District.
Jones County is in the zone of Jones College.
References
External links
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ovett, Mississippi
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Ovett, Mississippi
- Jones County, Mississippi
- Mississippi's 4th congressional district
- List of census-designated places in Mississippi
- Mississippi Democratic Party
- Radical Harmonies
- Tom Byers (athlete)
- Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
- Jones County School District (Mississippi)
- Area codes 601 and 769
