Kossuth, Mississippi facts for kids
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Kossuth
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Buildings along County Road 64
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Location of Kossuth, Mississippi
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 Kossuth, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Kossuth, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Alcorn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 165.80/sq mi (64.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38834
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-38360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407487 |
Kossuth is a small village located in Alcorn County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 160 people lived there.
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History of Kossuth
Kossuth started as a settlement called "New Hope" in the 1840s. It's about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of a larger city called Corinth.
In 1852, the people decided to change the village's name. They chose "Kossuth" to honor a famous Hungarian hero named Lajos Kossuth. He was a leader who fought for democracy and freedom in Hungary during a big revolution in 1848.
Geography of Kossuth
Kossuth covers an area of about 1.0 square mile (2.5 km²), and all of it is land. The village is mainly located around where Mississippi Highway 2 (also known as Kossuth Road) meets County Road 604. This area is southwest of Corinth.
Roads and Connections
Mississippi Highway 2 connects Kossuth to U.S. Route 72, which is on the edge of Corinth. Another road, Wheeler Grove Road, links the village to U.S. Route 45 near Rienzi to the southeast.
Nearby Towns
Population Changes in Kossuth
The population of Kossuth has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
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| 1890 | 165 | — | |
| 1900 | 162 | −1.8% | |
| 1910 | 193 | 19.1% | |
| 1920 | 247 | 28.0% | |
| 1930 | 224 | −9.3% | |
| 1940 | 238 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 242 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 178 | −26.4% | |
| 1970 | 227 | 27.5% | |
| 1980 | 190 | −16.3% | |
| 1990 | 245 | 28.9% | |
| 2000 | 170 | −30.6% | |
| 2010 | 209 | 22.9% | |
| 2020 | 160 | −23.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 170 people living in Kossuth. Most of the people were White (98.82%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 3.53% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Kossuth
Students in Kossuth attend schools that are part of the Alcorn School District.
Libraries in the Area
- The Rienzi Public Library is a branch of the Northeast Regional Library System.
- The Kossuth High School Library is part of the local high school.
Important Roads
- Mississippi Highway 2 is a key road that runs through the village.
Notable People from Kossuth
Several well-known people have connections to Kossuth:
- Bill G. Lowrey was a politician.
- Mark Perrin Lowrey was a general during the American Civil War.
- Rubel Phillips was also a politician.
- Thomas Hal Phillips was a writer.
See also
In Spanish: Kossuth (Misisipi) para niños
