Ocobla, Mississippi

History

The community takes its name from Ocobla Creek, which flows near the site.[2] A post office called Ocobla was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ocobla, Mississippi
  2. Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 70. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 20, 2019.

32°45′17″N 89°01′31″W


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