Fulton, Mississippi facts for kids
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Fulton, Mississippi
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| City of Fulton | |||
Downtown Fulton
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Location in Itawamba county and Mississippi
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 Fulton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Mississippi |
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| County | Itawamba | ||
| Districts | 1, 4, 5 | ||
| Founded | July 26, 1837 | ||
| Incorporated | May 11, 1837 | ||
| Named for | Robert Fulton | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor–Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8.71 sq mi (22.55 km2) | ||
| • Land | 8.49 sq mi (21.99 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,542 | ||
| • Density | 534.92/sq mi (206.52/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
38843
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| Area code(s) | 662 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-26300 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403670 | ||
Fulton is a city in Mississippi, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Itawamba County. In 2020, about 4,542 people lived there. Fulton is also part of the larger Tupelo area.
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History of Fulton
Fulton is named after Robert Fulton. He was famous for inventing the steamboat. The city officially became a town on May 11, 1837. The U.S. post office opened in Fulton on July 26, 1837. This marked the start of mail service in the city.
Where is Fulton Located?
Fulton is in the western part of Itawamba County. The Tennessee–Tombigbee Waterway runs along its western side. This waterway is like a big canal for boats.
Travel and Roads
Interstate 22 and U.S. Route 78 go through the southern part of Fulton. You can get on these roads from Exit 104. I-22 goes west to Tupelo, which is about 19 miles away. It goes east to Hamilton, Alabama, about 25 miles away. Mississippi Highway 25 also passes through Fulton. It goes south to Smithville (14 miles) and north to Belmont (26 miles).
Land and Water
The city of Fulton covers about 22.6 square kilometers (8.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 22.0 square kilometers (8.49 square miles). A small part, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.21 square miles), is water.
People of Fulton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 275 | — | |
| 1870 | 132 | — | |
| 1880 | 249 | 88.6% | |
| 1890 | 172 | −30.9% | |
| 1900 | 171 | −0.6% | |
| 1910 | 194 | 13.5% | |
| 1920 | 227 | 17.0% | |
| 1930 | 927 | 308.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,154 | 24.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,343 | 16.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,706 | 27.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,899 | 69.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,238 | 11.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,387 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,882 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,961 | 2.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,542 | 14.7% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Fulton had 4,542 people. There were 1,255 households living there. These households included 797 families.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,439 | 75.72% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 795 | 17.5% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.33% |
| Other/Mixed | 156 | 3.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 | 2.86% |
Education in Fulton
Students in Fulton attend schools that are part of the Itawamba County School District.
Local Media
- W39CA-D Channel 39 TV is a local TV station. It is part of the Unity Broadcasting Network.
City Services and Transport
The Mississippian Railway offers train services to businesses in Fulton. The Tennessee–Tombigbee Waterway helps industries move goods by water.
Famous People from Fulton
Many interesting people have come from Fulton, Mississippi. Here are a few:
- Donnie Bell, who was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
- Brian Dozier, a professional baseball player. He played as an infielder in Major League Baseball.
- Ally Ewing (born McDonald), a professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA Tour.
- Roy Gregory, a former head football coach. He coached for Austin Peay State University.
- Jimmie Lunceford, a famous jazz alto saxophonist. He was also a bandleader during the swing era.
- Maikhail Miller, a former American football quarterback.
- Vernon Presley, who was the father of the famous singer Elvis Presley.
- Chad Ramey, a professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour.
- Lyonel Thomas Senter Jr., a U.S. federal judge.
- Samuel M. Taylor, who was a congressman from Arkansas.
- Peggy Welch, a member of the Indiana House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Fulton (Misisipi) para niños
