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Deerbrook is an unincorporated community in Noxubee County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.

History

A post office was established as "Deer Brook" in 1842. The name was changed to "Deerbrook" in 1856, and the post office was discontinued in 1942.

Deerbrook had a population of 66 by 1900. The settlement was described as having "two stores, and a fine cotton gin."

Notable people

Chemist Charles Baskerville was born in Deerbrook.

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