Pocahontas, Mississippi facts for kids
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Pocahontas, Mississippi
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 Pocahontas, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Pocahontas, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39072
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676161 |
Pocahontas is a small community in Hinds County, Mississippi. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county. You can find Pocahontas along U.S. Route 49. It is located about 5 miles (8 km) south of Flora and 9 miles (14 km) north of Jackson. Pocahontas is also part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community uses the ZIP code 39072.
Discovering Pocahontas's Past
Pocahontas was started in the 1880s. It was named after the famous Native American woman, Pocahontas. The community is also located along the Canadian National Railway tracks.
Two important places in Pocahontas are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special sites that are protected because of their history. These places are Pocahontas Mounds and Sub Rosa.
Famous Faces from Pocahontas
- Gene Porter, a talented jazz musician, is from Pocahontas.
Getting Around Pocahontas
The City of New Orleans train, run by Amtrak, travels through Pocahontas. This train goes between New Orleans and Chicago. It uses the CN tracks. However, the train does not stop in Pocahontas. The closest train station is in Jackson, which is about 9 miles (14 km) to the south.
