Quito, Mississippi
Quito is an unincorporated community located in Leflore County, Mississippi. Quito is approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Morgan City and 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Itta Bena along Mississippi Highway 7.
Quito, Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 33°26′19″N 90°18′04″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38941 |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676441[1] |
It is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area.
The cemetery of Payne Chapel in Quito is one of three locations held to be the burial place of blues musician Robert Johnson.
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Payne Chapel M.B. Church along County Road 167 in Leflore County. Robert Johnson is alleged to be buried here
View of Quito from Mississippi Highway 7
References
Municipalities and communities of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Leflore County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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