Hopewell, Clay County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hopewell, Mississippi
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 Hopewell, Clay County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Hopewell, Clay County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 684766 |
Hopewell is a small, unincorporated community located in Clay County, Mississippi, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not part of any city or town. Instead, it is usually governed by the larger county it is in. For example, Hopewell is governed by Clay County.
How They Are Different
Cities and towns have their own local governments. These governments provide services like police, fire departments, and trash collection. Unincorporated communities rely on the county for these services.
Why Some Places Are Unincorporated
Sometimes, a community might be too small to form its own city government. Other times, people might prefer to be governed by the county. This can mean fewer local taxes or different rules.
Location and Geography
Hopewell is found in the northeastern part of Mississippi. It is part of Clay County. The community's exact location is at coordinates 33°39′25″N 88°51′13″W.
Elevation
The land where Hopewell is located is about 262 feet (or about 80 meters) above sea level. This elevation is measured from the average level of the ocean.
Time Zone
Like much of Mississippi, Hopewell is in the Central Time Zone. This means it observes Central Standard Time (CST) during most of the year. During daylight saving time, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).
Communication
The area code for phone numbers in Hopewell is 662. This is the same area code used across many parts of northern Mississippi.
