Oloh, Mississippi facts for kids
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Oloh, Mississippi
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 Oloh, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Oloh, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39482
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 675286 |
Oloh is a small, unincorporated community located in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government, like a town or city.
Oloh is about 12 miles (19 kilometers) west of West Hattiesburg. It is close to U.S. Route 98, a major highway. This community is also part of the larger Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Oloh's History
Early Days in Oloh
Oloh has a history that goes back more than a hundred years. In 1907, the community was a busy place. It had two churches where people gathered. There was also a school for the children to learn.
Turpentine and the Post Office
A special industry in Oloh was a turpentine plant. Turpentine is a liquid made from pine trees. It was used in paints and other products. Oloh also had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It operated from 1895 until 1920.
Community Life in Oloh
Today, Oloh continues to be a community where people connect. It has a useful community center. This center is a place where people can meet for different activities. It also serves an important role as a voting precinct. This means it's where local residents go to cast their votes in elections.
