Lamont, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lamont, Mississippi
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 Lamont, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Lamont, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Elevation | 122 ft (37 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38703
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 672288 |
Lamont is a small, unincorporated community located in the southern part of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Lamont is situated along Mississippi Highway 1, right on the border between Bolivar County and Washington County, Mississippi.
Where is Lamont Located?
Lamont is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of a place called Winterville. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) south of Scott. This community is found where two different lines of the old Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad used to meet.
A Bit of History
Lamont has been around for a while. A post office first opened its doors in Lamont in the year 1888. This means people living there could send and receive mail from that time on.
Famous People from Lamont
One notable person born in Lamont was Irene Scruggs. She was a talented singer known for her work in Piedmont blues and country blues music. Blues music is a style that came from African-American communities in the Southern United States.
