De Soto, Mississippi facts for kids
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De Soto, Mississippi
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 De Soto, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
De Soto, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Clarke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.80 sq mi (9.85 km2) |
| • Land | 3.78 sq mi (9.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 274 |
| • Density | 72.47/sq mi (27.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 669157 |
De Soto is a small community in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population. However, it doesn't have its own city government.
De Soto was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2020 United States census. At that time, its population was 274 people.
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History of De Soto
De Soto got its name from Hernando de Soto, a famous explorer. It was one of the first important towns in Clarke County. This was before the American Civil War, a major war in U.S. history.
The town was built along the Chickasawhay River. People started building houses in De Soto as early as 1845. By 1858, churches were being built there too.
In 1900, De Soto had a Post Office and two churches. The population was 258 people back then. The post office served the community for many years, from 1856 until 1978.
At one point, De Soto was a busy place with several businesses. It had two sawmills, which cut wood. There was also a drug store, a hotel, and a blacksmith. Many general stores served the community's needs.
Historic Places in De Soto
Four important buildings in De Soto are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are protected because of their history. These buildings are:
- the C. V. Akin House
- the Carmichael House
- the Cook-Sellers House
- the Covington House
De Soto's Population Facts
This section shares information about the people living in De Soto. This is called demographics.
Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States Census, De Soto had a total population of 274 people.
Most of the people living in De Soto were White (about 57%). The next largest group was Black or African American (about 39%). A small number of people were of mixed race or other backgrounds.
