Pyland, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pyland, Mississippi
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 Pyland, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Pyland, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38851
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676428 |
Pyland is a small, quiet place in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Exploring Pyland, Mississippi
Where is Pyland Located?
Pyland is nestled in the beautiful state of Mississippi. It's found in Chickasaw County, which is in the northeastern part of the state. If you were driving, Pyland is about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of a town called Houston. It's also about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of another town named Vardaman.
A Bit of History
Even though Pyland isn't a big city, it has its own little piece of history. For many years, it had its very own post office. This post office served the community from 1907 until 1942. It was a central spot where people could send and receive letters and packages.
