Fame, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fame, Mississippi
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 Fame, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Fame, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Webster |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39751
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 705691 |
Fame is a small, unincorporated community in Webster County, Mississippi, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
Fame is located in the northeastern part of Mississippi. It's about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) north-northeast of Hohenlinden. It's also about 9.3 miles (15 km) south-southwest of Eupora, a larger town nearby.
A Look Back in Time
Fame has a bit of history, even though it's a small place. In the past, it was a more active community.
Early Days and Services
Fame once had its own school. This means children in the area could get their education right there. Having a school was very important for a community.
The community also had a post office. This post office operated for many years, from 1875 to 1909. A post office was a vital link to the outside world. It allowed people to send and receive letters and packages.
Fame Today
While the school and post office are no longer active, Fame still has a landmark. The Fame Church is still standing and serves the community. Churches often play a central role in small communities. They are places for worship and community gatherings.
Fame remains a quiet, rural area in Webster County. It shows how some places change over time, but still keep their unique identity.
