Porterville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Porterville, Mississippi
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 Porterville, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Porterville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Kemper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 87.63/sq mi (33.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39352
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| FIPS code | 28-59520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676260 |
Porterville (also known as Maryville) is a small community in Kemper County, Mississippi. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
Porterville is located a short distance from U.S. Route 45. It lies southeast of De Kalb, which is the main town and government center for Kemper County. The community is about 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 39352 and is close to Lake Porterville.
How Many People Live in Porterville?
Porterville is a very small community. According to the 2020 United States Census, only 34 people live there.
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| 2020 | 34 | — | |
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A Look Back at Porterville's History
Porterville got its name from Willie N. Porter. He was the very first postmaster for the community. The post office first opened its doors on May 24, 1890.
The community grew up along the Kansas City Southern Railway. In the past, Porterville had several stores. Back in 1906, about 200 people lived there.
One important building in Porterville is the Porterville General Store. This store is so special that it is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Famous People from Porterville
Even though Porterville is a small place, some notable people have come from there.
- Clay Hopper: He was a professional baseball player. He is also a member of the International League Hall of Fame.
- Devonta Pollard: He is a professional basketball player.
