Murphreesboro, Mississippi facts for kids
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Murphreesboro, Mississippi
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 Murphreesboro, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tallahatchie |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 708148 |
Murphreesboro, sometimes called New Hope, was a ghost town located in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, in the United States. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left, leaving empty buildings and streets.
Murphreesboro: A Lost Town
Murphreesboro was once a small community. It was found about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of a town called Charleston. A small stream named Ascalmore Creek flowed right through the settlement.
Life in Murphreesboro
Even though it was a small place, Murphreesboro had important services for its residents. There was a post office, which helped people send and receive letters. The town also had a school, where children could learn and get an education. In the year 1900, about 56 people lived in Murphreesboro.
Famous People from Murphreesboro
A well-known blues musician named Hayes McMullen was born in Murphreesboro. He was born in 1902. He became famous for playing blues guitar.
