Midnight, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Midnight, Mississippi
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 Midnight, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Midnight, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Humphreys |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39115
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 673539 |
Midnight is a small community in Humphreys County, Mississippi, USA. It's not an official town, but it has its own ZIP code (39115). You can find Midnight about 5 miles (8 km) north of Louise and 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Silver City, right along Mississippi Highway 149.
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History of Midnight
How Midnight Got Its Name
People say Midnight got its name in a very interesting way. The story goes that the land for the community was won in a poker game that ended right at midnight!
Post Office and Changes
A post office opened in Midnight in 1897. This building was strong enough to survive the huge Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. However, the Midnight post office closed on October 5, 2002. By 2010, the building was taken down as part of changes to postal services.
Community Improvements
In the 2000s, a resident named Gwen McKenzie worked with other people in Midnight to get a highway sign. This sign would help show directions to their community. In 2009, the streets in Midnight were given names and numbers, making it easier to find places.
Life in Midnight
Population
As of 2010, fewer than 200 people live in Midnight. It's a very small community.
Community Feel
A writer named Shashank Bengali once described Midnight as a place that "feels like a place whose time has expired." He noted that many of the old wooden houses, built nearly a century ago, were falling apart. The main road also had many abandoned or partly burned cabins.
Education in Midnight
Students who live in Midnight go to schools that are part of the Humphreys County School District.
Famous People from Midnight
- George Cartwright: He is a musician and was the founder of a band called Curlew.
- John B. Nixon: He was a person involved in a serious legal case.
Midnight in Movies
Midnight, Mississippi, was mentioned in the 2000 movie Where the Heart Is. This film starred Natalie Portman. In the movie, an older couple from Midnight came to talk to a character named Novalee.
