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Belen, Mississippi
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 Belen, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Belen, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Quitman |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 666767 |
Belen is a small place in Quitman County, Mississippi. It is an unincorporated community. This means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Belen is found on Mississippi Highway 316, which is west of a town called Marks.
A Look Back in Time
Belen has a bit of history connected to an important person. Delma Furniss (1934-2022) was born here. She was an American politician. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for the people.
Black History Month on Kiddle
Famous African-American Pilots:
 | James B. Knighten |
 | Azellia White |
 | Willa Brown |
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