Golden, Mississippi facts for kids
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Golden, Mississippi
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MS 366 in Golden
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Location of Golden, Mississippi
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 Golden, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tishomingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
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| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 331.03/sq mi (127.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-27940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406582 |
Golden is a small town located in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 192 people lived here. The current mayor of Golden is Davy Ginn.
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Golden's History
The town of Golden first started because of the Golden Sawmill. Many people in the area worked at this sawmill. When the sawmill began to slow down, the town also faced challenges.
However, things changed when a railroad was built in the early 1900s. This brought new life and opportunities to Golden. The town officially became a town on February 8, 1908. Golden got its name from a baby named Golden Patrie Wiggins, whose family were some of the first settlers in the area.
Geography of Golden
Golden is located in the southern part of Tishomingo County. It is mainly found along Mississippi Highway 366. The town is just southeast of Belmont. It is also only a few miles west of the border with Alabama.
In Golden, Highway 366 travels southeast from Belmont. It then makes a sharp turn to the northeast near the center of town. After that, it goes southeast again towards Red Bay, Alabama. There, it becomes 4th Street.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Golden covers an area of about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Nearby Communities
Golden is close to several other towns:
- Belmont is about 2.29 miles (3.69 km) away.
- Red Bay, Alabama is about 3.92 miles (6.31 km) away.
- Vina, Alabama is about 10.29 miles (16.56 km) away.
Rivers and Streams
Several small waterways flow near Golden:
- Bear Creek
- Epps Branch
- Wofford Branch
Population of Golden
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 209 | — | |
| 1920 | 194 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 569 | 193.3% | |
| 1940 | 340 | −40.2% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −39.4% | |
| 1960 | 121 | −41.3% | |
| 1970 | 339 | 180.2% | |
| 1980 | 292 | −13.9% | |
| 1990 | 202 | −30.8% | |
| 2000 | 201 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 191 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 192 | 0.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 201 people living in Golden. These people lived in 87 households, and 52 of these were families. The town had about 354 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Golden were White (91.04%). A small number were African American (1.00%). Some residents were from other races (7.46%), and a few were of two or more races (0.50%). About 9.95% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The mayor of Golden is Davy Ginn. He also teaches at Belmont Public Schools, which is the only school near Golden. Mayor Ginn has served the town for 10 years and is well-liked by the community.
Education in Golden
Public Schools
The students in Golden attend schools that are part of the Tishomingo County School District.
Transportation
Highways
- Mississippi Highway 366 is the main highway. It runs southeast from Golden to the Alabama state line.
See also
In Spanish: Golden (Misisipi) para niños
