Oil City, Mississippi facts for kids
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Oil City, Mississippi
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 Oil City, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Oil City, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yazoo |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39040
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 675147 |
Oil City is a small place in Yazoo County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.
Oil City is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Anding. It is also about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Tinsley. You can find it around 8 miles (12.9 km) northwest of Bentonia. The area uses the zip code 39040.
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The Story of Oil City
Oil City got its name because of an exciting event that happened nearby.
The Tinsley Oil Field Discovery
In 1939, a big discovery was made west of Oil City. This was the Tinsley Oil Field. People found oil deep underground! This discovery caused a small "oil boom" in the area. An oil boom happens when a lot of oil is found, and many people rush to the area hoping to get rich.
Hopes for Growth
Because of the oil discovery, many people thought Oil City would grow into a big town. They believed it would become a busy center for the oil business. Investors and business people bought land, streets, and buildings. They hoped to build new shops and homes.
Development That Never Happened
However, the big plans for Oil City never fully came true. The expected growth and development did not happen. Even though oil was found nearby, Oil City itself did not become a large, bustling town. It remained a quiet, unincorporated community.
Education in Oil City
Children living in Oil City attend schools within the Yazoo County School District.
Local Schools
Students in this area go to Yazoo County Middle School for their middle school years. After that, they attend Yazoo County High School for their high school education.
