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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 an unincorporated community located in Leake County, Mississippi, United States. It is situated mainly on the right bank of the Pearl River at the junction of Mississippi Highway 16 and Mississippi Highway 427.
History
Edinburg takes its name from Edinburgh, in Scotland.
Notable people
- Van T. Barfoot, Medal of Honor recipient
- Jim Barnett, physician and politician
- Bill Stribling, football player
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