Merigold, Mississippi facts for kids
This page is about a town in Mississippi. For marigold, a flower, see Tagetes.
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Merigold, Mississippi
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Location of Merigold, Mississippi
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 Merigold, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 391.12/sq mi (151.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38759
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-46720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406148 |
Merigold is a small town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Sometimes people might spell it as Marigold or Merrigold by mistake. In 2020, about 379 people lived there.
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Town Geography
Merigold covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population History
The number of people living in Merigold has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 241 | — | |
| 1920 | 606 | 151.5% | |
| 1930 | 804 | 32.7% | |
| 1940 | 704 | −12.4% | |
| 1950 | 682 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 602 | −11.7% | |
| 1970 | 772 | 28.2% | |
| 1980 | 574 | −25.6% | |
| 1990 | 572 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 664 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 439 | −33.9% | |
| 2020 | 379 | −13.7% | |
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- In 1910, 241 people lived in Merigold.
- The population grew to 804 by 1930.
- Since then, the number of residents has generally decreased.
- In 2020, the town had 379 residents.
Education in Merigold
Students in Merigold attend schools run by the Cleveland School District.
- The district has a special school called the Hayes Cooper Center for Math and Science.
- This center is located on old Highway 61.
- Older students go to Cleveland Central Middle School and Cleveland Central High School.
- Some children from Merigold also attended the North Sunflower Academy in nearby Sunflower County in 2002.
Local Entertainment
One famous spot near Merigold is Po' Monkey's.
- It is a historic "juke joint," which is a type of informal club.
- Po' Monkey's is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Merigold.
- In 2009, the Mississippi Blues Commission put a historic marker there.
- This marker shows that Po' Monkey's is part of the Mississippi Blues Trail.
- It is known for its role in the history of blues music.
- It is also one of the few original juke joints still open today.
Famous People from Merigold
Many interesting people have connections to Merigold.
- Charlie Capps was a politician. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives for many years, from 1972 to 2005.
- Esther Golar was born in Merigold. She later became a state representative in Illinois.
- Walter B. Parks was a member of the Mississippi Legislature from 1912 to 1920.
- Larry Speakes grew up in Merigold. He worked as the acting press secretary for President Ronald Reagan.
See also
In Spanish: Merigold (Misisipi) para niños
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