Napoleon, Mississippi facts for kids
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Napoleon, Mississippi
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 Napoleon, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Napoleon, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hancock |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 228 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692097 |
Napoleon is a small, unincorporated community located in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It sits right on the banks of the Pearl River. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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A Glimpse into Napoleon's Past
Napoleon has a history that stretches back many years. It was once a busier place, with its own services and industries.
The Post Office Story
For many years, Napoleon had its very own post office. This post office served the community from 1847 all the way until 1905. Having a local post office was very important for people to send and receive mail. After it closed, mail for Napoleon was sent to the nearby post office in a place called Huxford.
Old Industries of Napoleon
Long ago, Napoleon was home to a special factory. This factory was a distillery that made two important products: turpentine and camphine.
- Turpentine is a liquid made from the resin of pine trees. It's used in many things, like paints, varnishes, and even some medicines.
- Camphine was a type of lamp fuel, similar to kerosene, that was used to light homes before electricity was common.
What Happened to Napoleon?
Over time, many people moved away from Napoleon. A big reason for this was the creation of the Stennis Space Center.
The Stennis Space Center's Impact
The Stennis Space Center is a huge facility built by NASA, the United States space agency. It's used for testing rocket engines. When the space center was being built, a large area of land was needed. This led to many communities, including much of Napoleon, being abandoned or relocated to make way for the new facility. This changed the area a lot and caused many residents to move elsewhere.
