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Boyer, Mississippi
Boyer, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Boyer, Mississippi
Boyer, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Boyer, Mississippi is located in the United States
Boyer, Mississippi
Boyer, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Sunflower
Elevation
121 ft (37 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38751
Area code(s) 662
GNIS feature ID 667496

Boyer is a small, quiet place in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses. However, it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

Boyer is easy to find on Steiner-Boyer Road. It's about 7 miles (11 km) north of Indianola. You can also find it about 4 miles (6 km) south of Roundaway.

Boyer Cemetery: A Historical Place

One of the most important spots in Boyer is the Boyer Cemetery. This cemetery is a very old and historical burial ground. It's also located right on Steiner-Boyer Road.

History of Boyer Cemetery

The Boyer Cemetery has been around for a long time. It dates back to the early 1800s. This was when Mississippi was just becoming a state in the United States. A special historical marker helps people remember its long history.

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