Bassfield, Mississippi facts for kids
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Bassfield, Mississippi
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Location of Bassfield, Mississippi
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 Bassfield, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jefferson Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
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| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 192.00/sq mi (74.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39421
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-03580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0666563 |
Bassfield is a small town located in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States. In 2020, about 192 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 254 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Bassfield Located?
Bassfield is in the southeastern part of Jefferson Davis County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 31°29′50″N 89°44′46″W / 31.49722°N 89.74611°W.
Two main roads pass through or near Bassfield. Mississippi Highway 42 goes through the town. It leads northwest about 11 miles to Prentiss, which is the county seat. It also goes southeast about 14 miles to Sumrall. Mississippi Highway 35 runs along the west side of Bassfield. It goes north about 21 miles to Mount Olive and south about 19 miles to Columbia.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bassfield covers a total area of about 2.8 square kilometers (1.0 square mile). All of this area is land.
What Happened in 2020?
On April 12, 2020, a very strong tornado hit Bassfield. This tornado was an EF4, which means it caused a lot of damage. It was part of a larger group of tornadoes that happened that day. Just 35 minutes later, another strong tornado (an EF3) passed very close to the town, but it did not hit Bassfield directly.
Who Lives in Bassfield?
The 2020 census counted 192 people living in Bassfield. There were 103 housing units and 118 families in the town at that time.
Schools in Bassfield
Students in Bassfield attend schools that are part of the Jefferson Davis County School District. The state of Mississippi took over control of this school district. This happened because the district had low graduation rates and problems with managing its money.
Famous People from Bassfield
Several people who grew up in Bassfield have become well-known:
- Cornell Armstrong, a professional football player.
- A. J. Moore, another professional football player.
- C. J. Moore, also a professional football player.
- Wilbur Myers, who used to play defensive back for the Denver Broncos.
- Ronnie Shows, who served as a U.S. congressman from 1999 to 2003.
Images for kids
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Grief, a statue at the Bassfield Catholic Cemetery
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See also
In Spanish: Bassfield para niños
