Gallman, Mississippi facts for kids
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Gallman, Mississippi
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 Gallman, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Gallman, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Copiah |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39077
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 670303 |
Gallman is a small, unincorporated community in Copiah County, Mississippi, in the United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You can find Gallman near two important roads: Interstate 55 and U.S. Route 51. It's about 4.25 miles (6.84 km) southwest of a town called Crystal Springs. Gallman has its own post office with the ZIP code 39077, which has been open since November 8, 1872.
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Gallman's Past: A Look at History
Gallman got its name from one of the first people who lived there a long time ago. This community was also located along the path of the old Illinois Central Railroad. In 1906, it was estimated that about 200 people lived in Gallman. Back then, the community had a church and several stores where people could buy what they needed.
Gallman Historic District
A special part of Gallman, known as the Gallman Historic District, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1986. This means the area has important historical buildings or sites that are protected and recognized for their value.
Early Post Office Name
Before it was called Gallman, the local post office had a different name. It operated under the name Wyoming from 1857 to 1858.
Copiah Academy: A Local School
Gallman is proud to be home to Copiah Academy. This is a private school that is part of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools. Copiah Academy teaches students from K3 (which is like preschool for 3-year-olds) all the way up to 12th grade. It is a Christian-based school that helps prepare students for college.
