Tyro, Mississippi

Tyro is an unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Tyro is approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of Looxahoma and approximately 12 miles (19 km) south-southeast of Independence.

Tyro, Mississippi
Tyro, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Tyro, Mississippi
Tyro, Mississippi
Tyro, Mississippi is located in the United States
Tyro, Mississippi
Tyro, Mississippi
Coordinates: 34°35′01″N 89°42′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyTate
Elevation
466 ft (142 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38668
Area code662
GNIS feature ID679019[1]

Tyro is the birthplace of singer Al Hibbler, who produced multiple best selling songs.

Tyro's name originated from the English word tyro, which also means "beginner" or "novice".[2][3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tyro, Mississippi
  2. "tyro". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  3. Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 649. ISBN 9780873513968.


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