Blaine, Mississippi facts for kids
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Blaine, Mississippi
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 Blaine, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Blaine, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sunflower |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38778
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 667259 |
Blaine is a small, quiet place in central Sunflower County, Mississippi. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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Exploring Blaine, Mississippi
Blaine is located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) south of Doddsville. It is also about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Sunflower. You can find Blaine along U.S. Route 49W, a main road in the area.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Blaine is a place where people live close together. However, it does not have its own city government. Instead, it is part of the larger county. This means the county government handles services like roads and police for Blaine.
Life in Blaine
Blaine is a peaceful community. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of Sunflower County. The area is known for its flat land and rich soil, which is great for farming. People in Blaine live a quiet life, often connected to the agricultural traditions of Mississippi.
Images for kids
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Blaine Community Church (on Bush Holeman Road)
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Lighthouse C.O.G.I.C. (on Bush Holeman Road)
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Homes in the community along the Sunflower River
