Moselle, Mississippi facts for kids
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Moselle, Mississippi
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Two water towers at Moselle
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 Moselle, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Moselle, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 183.91/sq mi (71.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39459
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-49160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 673862 |
Moselle is a small community in southern Jones County, Mississippi. It is known as a census-designated place, which means the government counts its population for official records. However, it is an unincorporated community, so it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Moselle is also part of the larger Laurel micropolitan area.
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History of Moselle
Moselle has its own post office, and its ZIP code is 39459. The community is located along the Norfolk Southern Railway line. Moselle was officially made a town on December 14, 1905. At some point later, it stopped being an official town, but people still live there. The 2020 Census was the first time Moselle was listed as a "census-designated place." This census counted 304 people living in Moselle.
Where is Moselle Located?
Moselle is found along U.S. Route 11. It is north of a place called Eastabuchie and southwest of Laurel. The Leaf River flows west of Moselle. The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport is also located to the west of the community.
People of Moselle
In the 2020 Census, 304 people lived in Moselle. Most of the people living there were White (68.75%). About 26.32% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Getting Around Moselle
The Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport has a Moselle post office address. However, the airport itself is not actually inside the Moselle community area.
Schools in Moselle
Public schools in Moselle are part of the Jones County School District. Students in the community attend Moselle Elementary School, which teaches grades from kindergarten to sixth grade. Older students go to South Jones High School, which is located in Ellisville.
Famous People from Moselle
Some notable people have come from Moselle:
- Thermon Blacklidge was a basketball player in the National Basketball League.
- Jack Nix played as a wing back in the National Football League.
- Ronnie Shows served as a U.S. Representative for Mississippi.
- Roy M. Wheat was given the Medal of Honor after he died for his brave actions during the Vietnam War.
