Plum Grove, Mississippi facts for kids
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Plum Grove, Mississippi
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 Plum Grove, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Plum Grove, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 690854 |
Plum Grove is a small place in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official town or city. Plum Grove is located south of a larger city called Columbus.
Life in Plum Grove
Plum Grove has a community center. This is a place where people can gather for events and activities. In the past, Plum Grove also had its own elementary school. There was also a 4-H club, which teaches young people about farming, health, and leadership.
A Special Story
A man named Sylvester Harris lived in Plum Grove. He became famous for something amazing he did. He called President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House. Mr. Harris asked the President for help. He was about to lose his farm because he could not pay for it. President Roosevelt listened and helped him keep his farm. This was a very big deal!
Famous People from Plum Grove
- Sam Hairston was born in Plum Grove. He became a professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball.
