Scott, Mississippi
Scott is an unincorporated community located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States on Mississippi Highway 1. Scott is approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Lamont and approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Benoit.
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| Coordinates: 33°35′30″N 91°04′27″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38772 |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 6774688[1] |
Scott was formerly home to three general stores.[2]
A post office first began operation under the name Scott in 1907.[3]
In 1927, Delta & Pine Land Company established its headquarters in Scott.[4]
Gallery
Post office in Scott
Looking south on Illinois Central Railroad towards Scott
Bridge of abandoned Illinois Central Railroad line across Deer Creek in Scott
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scott, Mississippi
- Howe, Tony. "Scott, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- "Bolivar County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- Delta and Pine Land Company Records MSS.101 Retrieved 2013-12-07
Municipalities and communities of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Bolivar County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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