Choctaw, Neshoba County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Choctaw, Mississippi
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 Choctaw, Neshoba County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Choctaw, Neshoba County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Neshoba |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39350
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 685014 |
Choctaw is a special place in Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county.
Choctaw is also an Indian reservation. This is land set aside by the government for Native American tribes. It's located about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) west of Philadelphia along Mississippi Highway 16.
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Who Lives in Choctaw?
The Mississippi Choctaw Tribe
Choctaw is the home of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. This is the only Native American tribe in Mississippi that is federally recognized. Being federally recognized means the United States government officially acknowledges the tribe. This gives them certain rights and a special relationship with the government.
What Can You Do in Choctaw?
Fun Places to Visit
The Choctaw people have built many exciting places on their reservation. These spots are great for visitors and help the community thrive.
One popular destination is the Pearl River Resort. This resort has two big casinos, the Silverstar and Golden Moon. There's also the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, which is a beautiful place to play golf.
Water Park Adventures
For a splashy good time, you can visit Geyser Falls Water Theme Park. It's a large water park with lots of slides and pools.
Relaxing at Lake Pushmataha
If you enjoy fishing or just relaxing by the water, there's Lake Pushmataha. This lake covers 285 acres (about 1.2 square kilometers). It opened in 2005 and is a wonderful spot for outdoor activities.
