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Coila, Mississippi
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 Coila, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Coila, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38923
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 668644 |
Coila is a small place in Carroll County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not officially governed as a city or town.
Coila is located about nine miles south of Carrollton. You can find it along Highway 17. It is also part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area. This is a region that includes a city and its nearby communities. Coila uses the ZIP code 38923.
What's in a Name?
The name "Coila" comes from the Choctaw language. The Choctaw people are a Native American tribe. In their language, "Coila" means "panther comes there."
A Bit of History
Coila has had a post office for a long time. The first post office in Coila opened way back in 1849.
Famous People
- Brewer Phillips was a blues guitarist. He was born in Coila.
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