Egremont, Mississippi facts for kids
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Egremont
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 Egremont, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Egremont, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sharkey |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 669697 |
Egremont is a small community in Sharkey County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Sometimes, people also call this place "Baconia".
You can find Egremont along U.S. Route 61, about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of a town called Rolling Fork.
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History of Egremont
Early Times and the Civil War
During the American Civil War (1861–1865), soldiers from the Union army faced challenges near Egremont. They were trying to move along Deer Creek, but people had placed obstacles there. This happened at a large farm called Egremont Plantation, which slowed down the Union forces.
Important Families and Local Leaders
In 1880, the Egremont Plantation became the property of Hezekiah William Foote. His son, Huger Lee Foote, later inherited the land. Huger Lee Foote became an important person in Sharkey County. He was elected as the Sheriff in 1890. A sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for a county. After that, he served in the Mississippi Legislature, which is where laws are made for the state.
Local Art and Gathering Places
In 1984, a sculptor named Wesley Bobo created something special for Egremont. He built a large steel dinosaur and placed it along Route 61. It became a unique landmark for the community.
Egremont also had a popular local spot called "Willie Mama's." It was a place where people gathered, often for music and socializing. It closed in 2007 but later reopened under a new name, "The Waterin Hole."
Images for kids
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The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad station in Egremont during the big Great Mississippi Flood of 1927.
