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Allen, Mississippi
Allen, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Allen, Mississippi
Allen, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Allen, Mississippi is located in the United States
Allen, Mississippi
Allen, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Quitman
Elevation
151 ft (46 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 662
GNIS feature ID 666198

Allen is a small, unincorporated community located in Quitman County, Mississippi. It is a quiet place found along the Tallahatchie River. Allen is situated to the southeast of another community called Lambert.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Allen is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a town council. Instead, the county government, which is Quitman County in this case, takes care of services for Allen. These services include things like roads, police, and fire protection.

Life in Allen

Because Allen is unincorporated, it often feels like a very rural or quiet area. There might not be many big stores or official town buildings. Residents rely on nearby towns for many of their needs. The community is part of the larger area of Quitman County.

Where is Allen Located?

Allen is in the state of Mississippi, which is in the southern part of the United States. More specifically, it's in Quitman County.

Geographical Features

One important natural feature near Allen is the Tallahatchie River. Rivers are often important for communities, providing water and sometimes transportation. Allen is also located at an elevation of about 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up.

Nearby Places

The community is southeast of Lambert, Mississippi. Knowing its location relative to other towns helps people find Allen on a map.

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