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Moscow, Mississippi
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 Moscow, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Moscow, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Kemper |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 673861 |
Moscow is a small place in Kemper County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.
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Where is Moscow Located?
Moscow is found in the southwestern part of Kemper County. It sits right along State Highway 493, which is a main road in the area. The community is located southwest of De Kalb. De Kalb is the county seat of Kemper County, meaning it's the main town where the county's government offices are.
How High is Moscow?
The land where Moscow is located is about 509 feet (or 155 meters) above sea level. This measurement is called its elevation.
A Look at Moscow's History
Moscow once had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community from 1871 until 1922. In the year 1900, Moscow was a very small community, with a population of only 30 people.
