Alva, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alva, Mississippi
Unincorporated community
Alva, Mississippi Location in Mississippi Show map of Mississippi Alva, Mississippi Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Montgomery
Elevation	338 ft (103 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	38925
Area code(s)	662
GNIS feature ID	666240

Alva is a small, unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's usually managed by the county or a larger local authority.

Alva is about 6 miles (10 km) east of Sweatman. It is also about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) east of Duck Hill. You can find Alva along Mississippi Highway 404.

What Was Alva Like in 1900?

In the year 1900, Alva was a busy little community. It had several important places that helped people live and work.

Key Features of Alva in 1900

• A School: There was a school where children could get an education.
• Stores: Several stores provided goods and supplies for the residents.
• A Cotton Gin: A cotton gin was important for processing cotton. This machine separates cotton fibers from their seeds. Cotton was a major crop in Mississippi at that time.
• A Church: A church served as a place for worship and community gatherings.

These features show that Alva was a self-sufficient community. It provided many services for its residents.