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Puckett, Mississippi
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Location of Puckett, Mississippi
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 Puckett, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Rankin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor, Aldermen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.47 km2) |
| • Land | 2.88 sq mi (7.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 342 |
| • Density | 118.87/sq mi (45.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39151, 39042
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-60360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0676410 |
| Website | http://www.puckettms.org |
Puckett is a small village located in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 342 people lived there. Puckett is also part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Puckett
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The first European-American settlers arrived in this area in 1837. They called their new home Clear Creek. One of the very first people to settle here was Calvin Boone.
A man named Merchant built the first water mill in the area. He also helped create a road that followed a ridge, leading to another settlement called Shiloh. Many early settlers came to Puckett from Alabama.
In 1890, A.A. Burnham wanted to open a post office. He suggested the names Clear Creek or Burnham. However, these names were already in use. So, the United States Postal Service decided to name the post office Puckett. This name honored the Puckett family, who had moved there from nearby Tishomingo.
Long ago, a traveling show used to spend its winters in Puckett. People came from all around to see their performances. This made the town famous and earned it the nickname "the largest little show place in the world." In the 1950s, a sign was put up that said, "Welcome to Puckett 300 good friendly folks and a few old sore heads."
Geography of Puckett
Puckett is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Puckett has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 302 | — | |
| 1970 | 333 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 279 | −16.2% | |
| 1990 | 294 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 354 | 20.4% | |
| 2010 | 316 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 342 | 8.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the village had 342 residents. Most people living in Puckett are White. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American people and people of mixed races. A small number of people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Puckett
Puckett became an important center for education in the southern part of Rankin County in the early 1900s. Today, the Rankin County School District serves the town of Puckett.
Public Schools
- Puckett Attendance Center (This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.)
Sports in Puckett
The sports teams from Puckett are known as the Puckett Wolves. Their football team has been very successful! They reached the MHSAA 1-A Football Championship multiple times. They won the championship in 2002, 2006, and 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Puckett para niños
