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Holcomb, Mississippi
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 Holcomb, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Holcomb, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Grenada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.75 sq mi (12.31 km2) |
| • Land | 4.75 sq mi (12.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 568 |
| • Density | 119.55/sq mi (46.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38929
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 671276 |
| FIPS code | 28-32820 |
Holcomb is a small community in Grenada County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population numbers, even though it does not have its own city government. Holcomb is part of the larger Grenada area. In 2010, about 600 people lived there. It also has its own post office with the ZIP Code 38940.
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History of Holcomb
Holcomb was started in 1901. It was built on land that used to belong to a Choctaw Indian Chief named Isaac Perry.
The community is located along the path of the old Illinois Central Railroad. This railroad was very important for moving goods and people in the past.
Long ago, Holcomb had many different businesses. There was a factory that made staves (pieces of wood used to make barrels). There was also a Munger System Gin, which helped separate cotton fibers from their seeds. An axe handle factory, a church, a saw mill, and several general stores were also part of the community. The Bank of Holcomb opened its doors in 1905.
Geography and Climate
Holcomb is located in the western part of Grenada County. It sits on the south side of the Yalobusha River valley.
Several main roads pass through Holcomb. Mississippi Highway 7 and Mississippi Highway 8 both go through the community. If you travel east on these highways, you will reach Grenada, which is the main town of the county, about 10 miles away. Highway 7 goes southwest for about 23 miles to Greenwood. Highway 8 goes west for about 35 miles to Ruleville. Mississippi Highway 35 also runs through Holcomb. It goes south about 21 miles to Carrollton and north about 20 miles to Charleston.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Holcomb area covers about 4.75 square miles (12.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Holcomb's Climate
The weather in Holcomb has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Population Information
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| 2020 | 568 | — | |
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The word "demographics" refers to information about the people who live in a place, like their numbers. The population of Holcomb was 568 people in 2020.
Famous People from Holcomb
- Kristi Addis was born in Holcomb. She won the title of Miss Teen USA in 1987.
Gallery
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Sign on Mississippi Highway 8 indicating the founding date of the community
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Holcomb Post Office
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Holcomb Volunteer Fire Department
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A home in the Holcomb community
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Another home in the Holcomb community
See also
In Spanish: Holcomb (Misisipi) para niños
