Paden, Mississippi facts for kids
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Paden, Mississippi
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Paden Town Hall
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 Paden, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tishomingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
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| • Total | 104 |
| • Density | 115.56/sq mi (44.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38873
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-55000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407516 |
Paden is a small village located in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 104 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Paden
Paden has an interesting past. An early settler named Thomas Paden built his home here. He called his home "Castle Garden."
During the American Civil War, which was a big war in the United States, Union troops burned down Castle Garden. Because of this, the area became known as "Burnt Hill." Later, when the town officially became a village, its name was changed to Paden, honoring its first settler.
Geography and Nature
Paden is located in the northwest part of Tishomingo County. It sits just north of Mississippi Highway 30. This highway connects Paden to other towns nearby.
Waterways and Lakes
A very important waterway, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, runs just west of Paden. This waterway is a large canal system that connects rivers and helps boats travel. There's also a park called the Paden Overlook Area along this waterway, which is a nice spot to visit.
The village covers about 0.9 square miles (2.33 square kilometers) of land. It doesn't have any water area within its official borders.
Several natural water bodies are near Paden:
- Bay Springs Lake
- Black Branch
- Panther Creek
- Pollard Mill Branch
- Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
Population and People
Paden is a small community. The number of people living in the village has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 186 | — | |
| 1920 | 250 | 34.4% | |
| 1930 | 167 | −33.2% | |
| 1940 | 194 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 158 | −18.6% | |
| 1960 | 134 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 97 | −27.6% | |
| 1980 | 119 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 123 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 106 | −13.8% | |
| 2010 | 116 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 104 | −10.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 106 people living in Paden. These people lived in 49 households, and 29 of those were families. About 32.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2 people. The median age of people in Paden was 37 years old.
Education in Paden
Students in Paden attend schools that are part of the Tishomingo County School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
Getting Around Paden
Highways
Mississippi Highway 30 is a main road that goes through Paden. It runs from east to west. This highway connects Paden to Booneville in the west and the Natchez Trace Parkway to the east.
Railroads
The Redmont Railway also passes through Paden. Railroads are important for moving goods and materials.
Local Industry
Paden is home to the main factory for Domes International, Inc. This company creates and builds special dome-shaped products made from fiberglass. These products can be used for many different things.
See also
In Spanish: Paden (Misisipi) para niños
