Eggville, Mississippi
Eggville is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi.
Eggville, Mississippi | |
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  Eggville  Eggville | |
| Coordinates: 34°19′51″N 88°34′06″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lee |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 669695[1] |
History
Eggville was named for the large amount of eggs produced in the area.[2] A post office operated under the name Eggville from 1889 to 1904.[3]
Eggville was once home to the Northeast Mississippi Sacred Harp Singing Convention.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eggville, Mississippi
- Elkins, Ashley (May 15, 1996). "Many were named after founding fathers and families, some after families". Daily Journal. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- "Lee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- The WPA Guide to Mississippi: The Magnolia State. Washington, D.C.: Works Project Administration. 1938. p. 360.
Municipalities and communities of Lee County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Lee County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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