Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County,
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 Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 437 |
| • Density | 231/sq mi (89.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39629
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| FIPS code | 28-07322 |
| GNIS feature ID | 667378 |
Bogue Chitto is a small community in Lincoln County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government, but the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population.
In 2020, about 437 people lived in Bogue Chitto. It's special because it's the only "hamlet" (a very small village) in Mississippi that is officially recognized by the state.
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History of Bogue Chitto
The name Bogue Chitto comes from the nearby Bogue Chitto River. The name itself is from the Choctaw language. In Choctaw, Bok Chito means "big river."
A long time ago, in 1900, about 582 people lived here. Back then, Bogue Chitto had modern services like telephones and telegraphs. It also had a school and several churches. The main jobs in the area were related to the lumber industry. There was a lumber mill and a cotton gin, which was a machine that separated cotton fibers from their seeds.
The community was also located along a branch of the Illinois Central Railroad. This made it easier to transport goods and people.
Where is Bogue Chitto?
Bogue Chitto is located in the southern part of Lincoln County. It sits to the west of the Bogue Chitto River. It is also east of Interstate 55, a major highway. You can get to Bogue Chitto from Exit 30 on I-55.
Interstate 55 goes north about 65 miles to Jackson, Mississippi, which is the state capital. If you go south on I-55 for the same distance, you'll reach Hammond, Louisiana. U.S. Route 51 also runs through Bogue Chitto. It goes north 10 miles to Brookhaven, Mississippi, which is the main town in Lincoln County. To the south, US 51 goes 14 miles to McComb, Mississippi.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the Bogue Chitto area covers about 5.8 square kilometers (or about 2.2 square miles). All of this area is land. The Bogue Chitto River flows south past the community. Then it goes southeast into Louisiana and joins the Pearl River.
People in Bogue Chitto
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 522 | — | |
| 2020 | 437 | −16.3% | |
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Bogue Chitto was first counted as a "census-designated place" in the 2010 U.S. Census. This means the government started collecting specific population data for this area at that time.
In 2020, the census showed that 437 people lived in Bogue Chitto. There were 110 households and 80 families living in the area.
Education in Bogue Chitto
Students in Bogue Chitto go to schools that are part of the Lincoln County School District. The main school for the area is the Bogue Chitto Attendance Center. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
The first school building in the community was built in 1924. It had a special design called Art Deco. However, this original building was taken down in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Bogue Chitto (condado de Lincoln) para niños
