Eagles Nest, Mississippi facts for kids
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Eagles Nest, Mississippi
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 Eagles Nest, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Eagles Nest, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38639
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
Eagles Nest is a small place in Coahoma County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Eagles Nest is about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Jonestown. It is also about 11 miles (17.7 km) west of Belen.
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The Name of Eagles Nest
Eagles Nest got its name from a large farm, once owned by James L. Alcorn. This farm was called "Eagles Nest" because a real eagle's nest was found nearby.
Past Transportation and Services
The community was built along an old railway line. This railway was once known as the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railway. A post office served the people of Eagles Nest for many years. It was open from 1887 until 1909.
Important People from Eagles Nest
James L. Alcorn
One very important person connected to Eagles Nest is James L. Alcorn. He was a governor of Mississippi. He served as governor from 1870 to 1871. Governor Alcorn is buried close to where his old home used to be in Eagles Nest.
