Hardy, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hardy, Mississippi
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 Hardy, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Hardy, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Grenada |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38901
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 693415 |
Hardy is a small place in Grenada County, Mississippi. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city.
Hardy is about 10 miles (16 km) north of Grenada. It is located close to Interstate 55, a major highway. Hardy is also part of the Grenada Micropolitan Statistical Area. This is a way to describe how nearby areas are connected for things like jobs and daily life.
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About Hardy, Mississippi
How Hardy Got Its Name
Hardy was named after a man named Richard Hardy. He owned the land where the local railroad station was built. It was common for communities to be named after important landowners or founders.
Hardy's Railroad Connection
Hardy is located along the path of the former Illinois Central Railroad. Railroads were very important in the past. They helped transport goods and people across the country. This connection shows that Hardy was once a stop on a busy train route.
The Hardy Post Office
A post office served the community of Hardy for many years. It operated under the name Hardy from 1868 until 1966. Post offices were vital for sending and receiving mail before the internet. They were also important meeting places for people in small communities.
