Bradley, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bradley, Mississippi
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 Bradley, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Bradley, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Oktibbeha |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39759
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692683 |
Bradley is a small, quiet place in Mississippi. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's located in Oktibbeha County.
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Discover Bradley, Mississippi
Bradley is found along Mississippi Highway 12. This road helps connect Bradley to other nearby places. It's about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of a larger town called Starkville. Bradley is also about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Sturgis.
Bradley's Past: A Look Back
Long ago, Bradley was an important stop on the Kansas City Southern Railway. This railway helped transport goods and people across the country. In 1911, Bradley was a busy little community.
What Was Life Like in 1911?
Back in 1911, Bradley had three general stores. These stores were like today's supermarkets, but smaller. They sold everything from food to tools and clothing. The community also had many cotton gins. A cotton gin is a machine that quickly separates cotton fibers from their seeds. This was very important for farmers in Mississippi.
The Bradley Post Office
For many years, Bradley had its own post office. It opened in 1876 and served the community until 1947. This means people in Bradley could send and receive letters and packages right in their own community for over 70 years!
