Coila, Mississippi
Coila is an unincorporated community located in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States. Coila is situated approximately 9 miles south of Carrollton on Highway 17. Coila is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area and its ZIP code is 38923.
Coila, Mississippi | |
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  Coila, Mississippi  Coila, Mississippi | |
| Coordinates: 33°23′43″N 89°58′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38923 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 668644[1] |
"Coila" is a Choctaw phrase which translates to "panther comes there".[2]
A post office first began operation under the name Coila in 1849.[3]
Notable citizens
- Blues guitarist Brewer Phillips.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coila
- Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. UP of Mississippi. ISBN 9781604734836. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
- "Carroll County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Carroll County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Carroll County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
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