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Kirkville, Mississippi
Kirkville, Pike County, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Kirkville, Pike County, Mississippi
Kirkville, Pike County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Kirkville, Pike County, Mississippi is located in the United States
Kirkville, Pike County, Mississippi
Kirkville, Pike County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Pike
Elevation
440 ft (130 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 601 & 769
GNIS feature ID 691986

Kirkville is a small, unincorporated community located in Pike County, Mississippi, in the United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

Where is Kirkville Located?

Kirkville is found in the state of Mississippi. It is specifically within Pike County. This area is in the southern part of the United States.

Geographic Details

  • Elevation: Kirkville sits about 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. This is like being on top of a 44-story building!
  • Time Zone: The community is in the Central Time Zone. This means it observes Central Standard Time (CST) for most of the year. During daylight saving time, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).
  • Area Codes: If you were to call someone in Kirkville, you would use area codes 601 or 769. These codes cover a large part of Mississippi.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or town. Instead, the county government handles services for them. These services include things like roads, police, and fire protection. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

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