Browning, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Browning, Mississippi
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 Browning, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Browning, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38930
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 667634 |
Browning is a small place in Leflore County, Mississippi. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Browning is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of a bigger town called Greenwood. It's also about 5 miles (8 km) west of Valley Hill. You can find Browning on Browning Road, close to U.S. Route 82. It is part of the area around Greenwood, Mississippi.
History of Browning
Browning has an interesting past. It is located along the Columbus and Greenville Railway line. This railway was important for moving goods and people in the past.
How Browning Got Its Name
Browning wasn't always called Browning. For a short time, it was known as Adlena. There was a post office in Adlena from 1898 to 1903. Then, in 1903, the name changed to Browning, and the post office stayed open until 1912.
Learning in Browning
Long ago, Browning was home to a special kind of school. It was a vocational school. These schools teach students practical skills for jobs, like carpentry or mechanics.
Images for kids
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Browning Community Park sign located in the community
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Morning Star M.B. Church located in Browning
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Pleasant Plain M.B. Church located on Browning Road in Browning
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Browning Well, located on Browning Road in the community
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Home located in the Browning Community
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Home located in the Browning Community
