Heathman, Mississippi facts for kids
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Heathman, Mississippi
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The Heathman Plantation Commissary is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 Heathman, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Heathman, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sunflower |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38751
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 671056 |
Heathman is a small, unincorporated community in Sunflower County, Mississippi, United States. This means it's not a city with its own government, but a part of the larger county. You can find Heathman in the Mississippi Delta region. It's located near U.S. Route 82 on Heathman Road. Heathman is about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Indianola and 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Holly Ridge. A railway line, the Columbus and Greenville Railway, also passes through Heathman.
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A Look Back: Heathman's History
Early Days in Heathman
In the year 1900, Heathman was a very small place. It had only about 35 people living there. Even though it was tiny, it had a special post office. This post office could handle "money orders." A money order is like a paper check that people used to send money safely through the mail.
The Heathman Plantation
A very important historical site, the Heathman Plantation, is located right within this community. Plantations were large farms in the past, often growing crops like cotton. The plantation's old commissary building is especially famous. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a building that is officially recognized as important to the history of the United States.
Famous People from Heathman
George Washington Lee: Author and Leader
Heathman is the birthplace of a notable person named George Washington Lee. He was known as "Lieutenant Lee of Beale Street." George Washington Lee grew up to be an important author. He also became a civic leader in Memphis, Tennessee. A "civic leader" is someone who works to improve their community and help its citizens. He played a big role in the life of Memphis.
