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East Lincoln, Mississippi
East Lincoln, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
East Lincoln, Mississippi
East Lincoln, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
East Lincoln, Mississippi is located in the United States
East Lincoln, Mississippi
East Lincoln, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Lincoln
Elevation
489 ft (149 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39601
Area code(s) 601
GNIS feature ID 691833

East Lincoln is a small place in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

What is East Lincoln?

East Lincoln is a community where people live, but it does not have its own mayor or city council. Decisions for the area are made by the government of Lincoln County. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

Where is East Lincoln Located?

East Lincoln is found in the southern part of Mississippi. It is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) north of a place called Ruth. You can also find it south of U.S. Route 84, which is a major road.

A Look at East Lincoln's History

East Lincoln has an interesting past, especially concerning its schools. Education has always been an important part of the community.

The First Consolidated School

A significant part of East Lincoln's history involves its high school. East Lincoln High School was started in 1923. It was a very important school because it was the first consolidated school in Lincoln County.

A consolidated school is one that brings together students from several smaller schools. This was often done to create a larger school with more resources. East Lincoln High School served students from a wider area. The school operated for many years before it closed its doors in 1957.

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