Pleasant Grove, Mississippi facts for kids
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Pleasant Grove, Mississippi
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 Pleasant Grove, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Pleasant Grove, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Panola |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 675981 |
Pleasant Grove is an unincorporated community in Panola County, Mississippi. Pleasant Grove is approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of Sardis, along Mississippi Highway 315.
History
In 1900, Pleasant Grove had two churches, several stores, and a population of 62.
A post office first began operating under the name Pleasant Grove in 1872.
The Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and Pleasant Grove Cemetery are located there. The Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department services the community. The Pleasant Grove School has been demolished.
Notable people
- Big Daddy Kinsey, musician.
- Willie Mitchell, professional baseball player.
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