Hopson, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hopson, Mississippi
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Hopson Plantation
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 Hopson, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Hopson, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Elevation | 167 ft (53 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38614
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 671454 |
Hopson (also known as Hopson Plantation or Hopson Spur) is a small, spread-out community in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It's not a city with its own local government, but a historic area. You can find it south of Clarksdale, right along U.S. Route 49. This community is located on what used to be the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad line.
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Discovering Hopson's History
Hopson has a long history. A post office served the area from 1857 to 1867. This shows that people have lived and worked here for a very long time.
A Farming First
In 1944, something really important happened at Hopson. The Hopson Planting Company made history by using International Harvester cotton pickers. This was the first time a farm used machines to plant, grow, and harvest an entire cotton crop. It was a huge step forward for farming! Before this, most cotton was picked by hand.
Music and Memories
Today, the old Hopson Plantation Company Store has a new life. It used to be a store for the people who worked on the plantation. Now, it's a popular restaurant and a place where people can enjoy live music. It's a great spot to experience the local culture.
Famous People from Hopson
- Pinetop Perkins was a famous blues pianist. He once worked at Hopson Plantation as a tractor driver. He later became a legend in the blues music world.
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Historical marker in the Hopson community
