Money, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Money, Mississippi
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Leflore County Volunteer Fire Department in Money
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 Money, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Money, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | <100 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 673728 |
Money is a small, unincorporated community located near Greenwood in Leflore County, Mississippi. It is found in the area known as the Mississippi Delta. This community has fewer than 100 people living there today.
In the early 1950s, Money was home to about 400 residents. At that time, a cotton mill was operating in the area. Money is situated along a railroad line and next to the Tallahatchie River. This river is a branch of the Yazoo River in the eastern part of the Mississippi Delta.
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Exploring Money's Past
Money was named after Hernando Money, who was a United States Senator from Mississippi. The community was once a stop on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. This rural area was mainly used for growing cotton.
In 1900, about 40 people lived in Money. The Money post office, which handles mail, was set up in 1901.
A Moment in History: Emmett Till
Money gained international attention in 1955 because of a tragic event involving Emmett Till. Emmett was a 14-year-old African-American boy from Chicago who was visiting his uncle in Money. An event at Bryant's Grocery & Meat Market in Money led to his death.
This sad event brought a lot of attention to Money. It also highlighted the serious issues of racial injustice at the time. Today, a special historical marker stands in front of Bryant's Grocery. This marker helps people remember Emmett Till and the important lessons from that time. Many tourists visit the site to learn about this part of history. The old building is privately owned, which makes it hard to preserve it.
Education in Money
Students living in Money attend schools that are part of the Greenwood-Leflore School District. Specifically, high school students go to Amanda Elzy High School.
Before July 1, 2019, the town was served by the Leflore County School District. This district later joined with the Greenwood-Leflore School District.
Notable People from Money
- Richard "Hacksaw" Harney – A talented Delta blues guitarist and pianist.
- James Schaffer – A religious leader who lived to be over 100 years old.
- Willye White – An amazing Olympic athlete.
