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Errata, Mississippi
Errata Community Center
Errata Community Center
Errata, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Errata, Mississippi
Errata, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Errata, Mississippi is located in the United States
Errata, Mississippi
Errata, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Jones
Elevation
308 ft (94 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 601 & 769
GNIS feature ID 691557

Errata (sometimes spelled Erata) is a small, quiet place in Jones County, Mississippi. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that do not have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it is part of the larger county. You can find Errata along U.S. Route 11, about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) southwest of a town called Sandersville.

Discovering Errata

Errata is a small community located in the state of Mississippi. It is not a big city or town, but it has its own unique history. Being an "unincorporated community" means that the local services are managed by the county government.

Errata's Story

Long ago, Errata was a busy place because of its connection to the Norfolk Southern Railway. This railway helped transport goods and people across the country. The community was also home to many sawmills. A sawmill is a factory where logs are cut into lumber, which is wood used for building.

At one point, there were nine different sawmills operating in Errata. This shows that the area had a lot of trees and was important for the timber industry. There was also a grocery store, which was a central spot for people to buy food and other supplies.

Famous People from Errata

Even small communities can be the birthplace of talented individuals. Errata is known as the hometown of Albennie Jones. She was a gifted blues and jazz singer. Albennie Jones recorded many songs in the mid and late 1940s. Her music helped shape the sounds of blues and jazz during that time.

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