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Litton, Mississippi
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Litton, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Litton, Mississippi
Litton, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Litton, Mississippi is located in the United States
Litton, Mississippi
Litton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Bolivar
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38773
Area code(s) 662
GNIS feature ID 692007

Litton, sometimes called Ivy, is a small place in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.

About Litton, Mississippi

Litton is a quiet community located in the state of Mississippi. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have a mayor or city council like a big city.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official town or city. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. For Litton, this means Bolivar County helps manage things like roads and services.

Where is Litton Located?

Litton is situated in the northwestern part of Mississippi. It is about 10 miles (16 km) east of a town called Benoit. Litton is also about 7 miles (11 km) north of another town named Shaw. This makes Litton a part of the beautiful landscape of the Mississippi Delta region.

A Glimpse into Litton's Past

Even though Litton is a small community, it has a bit of history. One interesting part of its past involves its old name and a special building.

The Ivy Post Office

For a few years, Litton was known by a different name: Ivy. There was a post office in the community that operated under the name Ivy. This post office served the local residents from the year 1900 until 1913. Post offices were very important back then for sending and receiving letters and packages.

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