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Parham, Mississippi
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 Parham, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Parham, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 675443 |
Parham is a small, unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi. Being "unincorporated" means it's not an official town or city with its own local government.
Parham is located in the northeastern part of Mississippi. You can find it northeast of a place called Hatley. It is also southeast of Smithville.
The Parham Natural Gas Field
One important feature near Parham is the Parham Field. This is a special area where natural gas is found deep underground. Natural gas is a fossil fuel. It is used to heat homes and generate electricity.
A "natural gas field" is a large area where many wells can be drilled. These wells help to bring the natural gas to the surface. From there, it can be processed and sent to homes and businesses.
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