Ituma, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ituma, Mississippi
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 Ituma, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Ituma, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39169
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 684305 |
Ituma is a small, quiet place in Holmes County, Mississippi. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
Discovering Ituma
Ituma is found in the central part of Mississippi. It's about 7 miles (11 kilometers) southwest of a place called Acona. It's also about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northeast of Tchula.
Being in Holmes County means Ituma is part of a larger region with its own history and natural beauty. The county is known for its rich agricultural lands.
What's in a Name?
The name Ituma has a special origin. It comes from the Choctaw language. The Choctaw people are a Native American tribe who have lived in parts of Mississippi for a very long time. Many places in Mississippi have names that come from Native American languages. This helps us remember the history of the land and its first inhabitants.
A Look Back in Time
Even though Ituma is a small community, it once had its own post office. This post office was open for nearly 30 years, from 1885 to 1914. A post office was a very important place back then. It helped people send letters and packages. It also connected the community to the rest of the world.
