Lake Piomingo
Lake Piomingo is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Mississippi.[1]
| Lake Piomingo | |
|---|---|
  Lake Piomingo  Lake Piomingo | |
| Location | Lee County, Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 34°19′36″N 88°38′02″W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Etymology | named after a Chickasaw chieftain |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 377 ft (115 m)[1] |
Lake Piomingo was named after the Chickasaw chieftain, Piomingo. Many believe this is the home of the legendary “Wet Chub” Squirrel. [2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Piomingo
- Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
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