Eggville, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eggville, Mississippi
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Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Lee |
Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 662 |
GNIS feature ID | 669695 |
Eggville is a small, unincorporated community located in Lee County, Mississippi. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
History of Eggville
How Eggville Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Eggville got its name because, a long time ago, people in this area produced a lot of eggs! It was a big center for egg farming.
The Eggville Post Office
For a while, Eggville even had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was open from 1889 to 1904.
Sacred Harp Singing
Eggville was also a special place for music and community gatherings. It used to host the Northeast Mississippi Sacred Harp Singing Convention. Sacred Harp is a unique style of singing that uses special musical notes and is often sung in groups without instruments. It's a very old and traditional way of making music together.