Edinburg, Mississippi facts for kids
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Edinburg, Mississippi
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 Edinburg, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Edinburg, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39051
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 690913 |
Edinburg is a small place in Leake County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Edinburg is mostly found on the right side of the Pearl River. You can find it where two roads, Mississippi Highway 16 and Mississippi Highway 427, meet.
A Look at Edinburg's Past
Edinburg got its name from a famous city in Scotland called Edinburgh. It's interesting how places in America sometimes get names from other countries!
Back in the year 1900, Edinburg was a bit bigger. It had a high school, which was called Edinburg High School. At that time, about 123 people lived there. The community also had a post office, which first opened way back in 1841. It was also named Edinburgh at first.
Famous People from Edinburg
Even though Edinburg is a small community, some notable people have come from there.
- Van T. Barfoot: He was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for military bravery in the United States.
- Jim Barnett: He is a doctor and also a politician. This means he helps make decisions for the government.
- Martin M. Miller: He used to be a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Mississippi.
- Bill Stribling: He was a football player.
