McNutt, Mississippi facts for kids
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McNutt, Mississippi
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McNutt Historical Marker located on Mississippi Highway 442
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 McNutt, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
McNutt, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38952
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 684207 |
McNutt is a small, unincorporated community in Leflore County, Mississippi. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. McNutt is located west of Schlater, right off Mississippi Highway 442. It is also part of the larger Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area, which is a region centered around a small city.
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McNutt's Early History
McNutt got its name from McNutt Lake. The lake itself was named after Alexander McNutt, who was the Governor of Mississippi from 1838 to 1842.
McNutt: A County Seat
When Sunflower County was created in 1844, McNutt became its very first county seat. A county seat is the main town where the local government offices are, like the courthouse. The first courthouse in McNutt was a simple log cabin. Later, a stronger building made of brick was built.
Changes in County Lines
In 1871, Leflore County was formed. It was made from parts of other counties, including Carroll, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties. Because of this change, the courthouse building and all the official records in McNutt became part of the new Leflore County.
Later, Greenwood became the new county seat for Leflore County. After that, the old county buildings in McNutt were sold and became private property. The former courthouse building was used for many different things over the years. It served as a masonic lodge (a meeting place for a social group), a school, a church, and even a parsonage (a home for a minister).
McNutt During the Civil War
During the Civil War, soldiers from the Union army marched through McNutt. This happened as part of the Yazoo Pass expedition, which was a military operation.
Life in McNutt: Past and Present
McNutt was mostly left behind when a new railroad, the Georgia Pacific Railway, was built and didn't pass through the community. This often caused towns to shrink or disappear if they weren't on the new transportation routes.
Community Life and Services
McNutt once had a Catholic church. This church was part of the Diocese of Natchez. Sometimes, a priest from Yazoo would visit to hold services. A post office also operated in McNutt for many years, from 1847 until 1909. In 1900, about 62 people lived in the community.
