Glen, Mississippi facts for kids
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Glen Town Hall in November 2013.
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Location of Glen, Mississippi
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 Glen, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Glen, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Alcorn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.67 sq mi (12.09 km2) |
| • Land | 4.66 sq mi (12.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 81.97/sq mi (31.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38846
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-27540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406573 |
Glen is a small town located in Alcorn County, Mississippi. In 2020, about 382 people lived there. This number was a little lower than the 412 people who lived in Glen in 2010.
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History of Glen
Glen is about 9 miles (14 km) southeast of a bigger city called Corinth. The town started because of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad. This railroad helped connect different places and allowed towns like Glen to grow.
Glen was first known as "Glendale." You can still see this name on some old railroad maps. The railroad played a big part in the town's early days.
Geography of Glen
Glen covers a total area of about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.21%, is water. The town is located in a mostly landlocked area of Mississippi.
Population and People
The population of Glen has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
- 1990: 243 people
- 2000: 286 people
- 2010: 412 people
- 2020: 382 people
In 2000, most of the people living in Glen were White. A very small number of people were from two or more races. Also, a small percentage of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Glen in 2000 was 39 years old. About 22.4% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows that Glen is home to people of all ages.
Local Attractions
- Kingsford Charcoal Plant: This is a notable industrial site located near Glen.
Education in Glen
Students in Glen attend schools that are part of the Alcorn School District.
Public Schools
- Alcorn Central High School: This is the main public high school in Glen. It serves students from 9th to 12th grade. The school's colors are purple and gold, and their mascot is a bear. About 420 students attend Alcorn Central High School. The school is located at 8 Cr 254 City.
School Sports
Alcorn Central High School offers many sports for students to join.
- Boys Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Girls Sports:
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Transportation
Major Roads
- U.S. Route 72: This is an important highway that passes through Glen. It helps connect the town to other areas.
Media
Radio Stations
- WTRR-LP 97.1 FM: This is a local FM radio station in Glen. It is owned by Write to Read Radio, Inc.
Images for kids
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Glen Town Hall in November 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Glen (Misisipi) para niños
