Oktoc, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oktoc, Mississippi
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The Oktoc Community Club in December, 2017
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The Dairy Capital of the South
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Oktibbeha |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
Oktoc is a small, unincorporated community in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but no local government like a city or town.
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History of Oktoc
The Name and Early Days
The name Oktoc comes from the Choctaw language. It is thought to mean "prairie," which is a large open grassland. Oktoc is located along an old path called Robinson Road.
Dairy Farms and Community Spirit
Oktoc was once known as "The Dairy Capital of the South." This means it had many important dairy farms. Two of the biggest were Oak Ayr and Mactoc Farms. Today, these farms are no longer active.
Oktoc is also home to the oldest community club in Mississippi. This club has been meeting regularly since it started in 1927. That's a long time to keep a group going!
Schools and Changes Over Time
For many years, students in Oktoc went to East Oktibbeha High School. This school was created by combining B.L. Moor High School and Alexander High School. In 2015, East Oktibbeha High School joined with Starkville High School.
Today, not much is left of the old Oktoc. You can still find a community center and an old country store.
A post office served Oktoc from 1878 until 1913.
Famous People from Oktoc
Oktoc is a small place, but some very famous athletes have connections to it!
- James "Cool Papa" Bell: He was a legendary baseball player. He is so famous that he is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
- Jerry Rice: He is one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. He is also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jerry Rice attended high school in Oktoc.
