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Clayton, Mississippi
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Clayton, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Clayton, Mississippi
Clayton, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Clayton, Mississippi is located in the United States
Clayton, Mississippi
Clayton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Tunica
Elevation
194 ft (59 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 662
GNIS feature ID 668537

Clayton is a small, quiet place in Tunica County, Mississippi. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.

Discovering Clayton, Mississippi

Clayton is a small community located in the northern part of Mississippi. It is a peaceful area where people live without a formal city government. This means that services like roads and police are managed by the county.

Where is Clayton Located?

Clayton is found in Tunica County. This county is in the northwestern part of the state of Mississippi. Clayton is about 6 miles (or 10 kilometers) south-southwest of a larger town called Tunica.

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A sign welcoming visitors to Clayton, Mississippi.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Clayton is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. They do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads, schools, and public safety. These communities often have a close-knit feel.

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