Greenwood Springs, Mississippi facts for kids
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Greenwood Springs, Mississippi
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 Greenwood Springs, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Greenwood Springs, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38848
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 670727 |
Greenwood Springs is a small place in Monroe County, Mississippi. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official town or city, but it is a group of homes and buildings. You can find Greenwood Springs east of Amory along U.S. Route 278.
History of Greenwood Springs
Greenwood Springs gets its name from a special mineral spring nearby. A mineral spring is a natural place where water comes out of the ground, and it has minerals dissolved in it. People used to believe this water had healing powers.
The spring itself was named after Thomas Greenwood. He moved to this area from Alabama in 1821. Because of the spring, several hotels were built in the area. Visitors would stay there to try the water, hoping it would make them feel better.
In the past, Greenwood Springs also had a sawmill, which cut wood, and a school for local children.
Today, the BNSF Railway runs through Greenwood Springs. The community also has a place called the Greenwood Springs Community Center. People use this center for different activities and gatherings.
A post office first opened in Greenwood Springs in 1896. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail.
Near Greenwood Springs, there is an area called the Greenwood Springs Field. This is where natural gas is collected from underground.
