Dorsey, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dorsey, Mississippi
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 Dorsey, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Dorsey, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Itawamba |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38855
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 669333 |
Dorsey is a small, unincorporated community located in Itawamba County, Mississippi. An "unincorporated community" is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Dorsey Located?
Dorsey is found in the northeastern part of Mississippi. It's about 4 miles (6 kilometers) west of a town called Fulton. It's also about 6 miles (10 kilometers) east of Mooreville. You can find Dorsey close to Mississippi Highway 178.
A Bit of History
Dorsey once had its own post office. This post office was open for many years, from 1897 until 1971. A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail, buy stamps, and sometimes even handle other services. Having a post office often shows that a community was active and had enough residents to need one.
