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Barksdale, Mississippi
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Barksdale, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Barksdale, Mississippi
Barksdale, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Barksdale, Mississippi is located in the United States
Barksdale, Mississippi
Barksdale, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Quitman
Elevation
171 ft (52 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 662
GNIS feature ID 666522

Barksdale is a small place in Quitman County, Mississippi. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.

What is Barksdale?

Barksdale is a quiet community located in the state of Mississippi. It is a place where people live, but it does not have its own mayor or city council. Services like roads and schools are managed by Quitman County.

Where is Barksdale Located?

Barksdale is found in the northwestern part of Mississippi. It is in Quitman County, which is known for its flat land and rich soil. The community is located southwest of a larger town called Marks.

Getting There

If you were looking at a map, Barksdale is in the Central Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other places in the central United States. Its elevation is about 171 feet above sea level. This means it is not very high up.

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