Meadville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Meadville, Mississippi
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Location of Meadville, Mississippi
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 Meadville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | number 11 all the way ft (93 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 448 |
| • Density | 396.46/sq mi (153.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39653
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-46200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0693939 |
Meadville is a small town in Mississippi, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Franklin County. In 2020, about 448 people lived there.
Meadville is located in the southwest part of Mississippi. It sits north of the Homochitto River. This river flows through the county and eventually reaches the Mississippi River.
The town is also known for its chess center. This center was featured in a 60 Minutes TV story in 2017. The story talked about a chess coach named Jeff Bulington.
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History of Meadville
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Meadville was named after Cowles Mead. He was an important political leader in the 1800s. The town grew as a place for trade in the county.
In the past, the local economy was mostly based on growing cotton. Farmers would come to Meadville to trade their goods. Court days also brought many people to town. Today, the county is still mostly rural, meaning it has many farms and open spaces.
Geography and Location
Meadville is right in the middle of Franklin County. Its exact location is 31°28′23″N 90°53′27″W / 31.47306°N 90.89083°W.
Two major roads, U.S. Route 98 and U.S. Route 84, go around the south side of the town. U.S. 84 goes east about 32 miles (51 km) to Brookhaven. U.S. 98 goes southeast about 36 miles (58 km) to McComb. If you travel west on both highways, you will reach Natchez, about 32 miles (51 km) away.
The United States Census Bureau says that Meadville covers an area of about 1.13 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Meadville had its largest population in 1960. In 2020, there were 448 people living in the town. There were 230 households and 144 families.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 260 | — | |
| 1920 | 304 | 16.9% | |
| 1930 | 341 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 510 | 49.6% | |
| 1950 | 524 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 611 | 16.6% | |
| 1970 | 594 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 575 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 453 | −21.2% | |
| 2000 | 519 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 449 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 448 | −0.2% | |
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Diversity in Meadville
The people living in Meadville come from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White, making up about 80% of the population. About 15.6% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, or from two or more races. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Meadville
Children in Meadville attend schools in the Franklin County School District. This district includes Franklin County Elementary School. There are also several day care centers and Head Start programs for younger children.
Notable People from Meadville
Many interesting people have come from Meadville, Mississippi. Here are a few:
- Greg Briggs – a former safety in the NFL.
- Leonard Caston – a talented blues pianist and guitarist.
- Dick Jones – a former pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Pat McGehee – another former Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Carl Weathersby – an electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
- Pete Young – a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
See also
In Spanish: Meadville (Misisipi) para niños
