Eggville, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eggville, Mississippi
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 Eggville, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Eggville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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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.
