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Dunleith, Mississippi
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 Dunleith, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Dunleith, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Washington |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38756
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 669515 |
Dunleith is an unincorporated community located in Washington County, Mississippi.
Dunleith is approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Leland.
The Dunleith Plantation was located here. In the 1930s, it was considered one of the finest plantations in the Delta. With a tile drainage system, it was valued at over US$1 million.
The Columbus and Greenville Railway runs through the community. The Mount Elm Church is located in Dunleith.
Notable people
- Garland Green, soul singer and pianist.
- Jimmy Reed, blues musician.
- Alfred Holt Stone, planter, writer, politician, and tax commissioner.
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