Carlisle, Mississippi facts for kids
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Carlisle, Mississippi
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 Carlisle, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Carlisle, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Claiborne |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 691750 |
Carlisle is a small place in Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county.
Geography of Carlisle
A river called the Bayou Pierre flows north of Carlisle. This river is a "tributary." A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. The Bayou Pierre eventually flows into the mighty Mississippi River.
History and Transportation
Carlisle has a connection to the history of railroads. In 1882, a railway line was finished that ran through Carlisle. This line was called the Natchez, Jackson and Columbus Railroad. People in the area often called it "The Little J."
This railroad connected the cities of Jackson and Natchez. Over the years, different companies owned the railway. One of them was the Illinois Central Railroad. However, the railway line was eventually closed down between 1979 and 1981.
In the past, Carlisle was a busy little community. It had a "cotton gin," which was a machine used to separate cotton fibers from their seeds. There was also a school for local children. People could buy supplies at two general stores in Carlisle. The community even had its own post office, which first opened in 1884.
Education
Students in Carlisle attend schools that are part of the Claiborne County School District. This district provides education for children living in Claiborne County.
