Richland, Holmes County, Mississippi facts for kids
This page is about the unincorporated community in Holmes County. For the city in Rankin County, see Richland, Mississippi.
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Richland, Mississippi
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Main façade of the Eureka Masonic College
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 Richland, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Richland, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| Settled | 1850 |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
39079
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676637 |
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| Major airport | Jackson Airport (JAN) |
Richland is an unincorporated community in Holmes County, Mississippi, located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Goodman and approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Pickens.
Historic places
The historic Eureka Masonic College, also known as the "Little Red Schoolhouse", is located in Richland along Mississippi Highway 17. It is considered the birthplace of the Order of the Eastern Star.
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Eureka Masonic College (The Little Red Schoolhouse), the birthplace of the Order of the Eastern Star
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Historical marker in the community depicting the birthplace of the Order of the Eastern Star
Notable people
Blues musician Elmore James was born in Richland on January 27, 1918.
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