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Hudsonville
Location of Hudsonville in the state of Mississippi
Location of Hudsonville in the state of Mississippi
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Marshall
Elevation
492 ft (149.962 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 662

Hudsonville is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Mississippi. It is located in the hill country of north Mississippi. The Mississippi Central Railroad runs through Hudsonville.

Hudsonville was located along the "Wet Weather Trail" which followed a series of ridges between present-day Pontotoc and Memphis. This route enabled Indians and early pioneers to avoid dangerous river crossings and swamps during periods of wet weather.

Major Thoroughfares

  • Mississippi Highway 7
  • Mississippi Highway 313

Notable people

  • Junior Kimbrough, blues musician.
  • Sam Lumpkin, 21st Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi.
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