Roxie, Mississippi facts for kids
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Roxie, Mississippi
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Roxie in 2005
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 Roxie, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.55 km2) |
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
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| • Total | 469 |
| • Density | 266.93/sq mi (103.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39661
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-64080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0694621 |
Roxie is a small town located in Franklin County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 469 people lived there. This quiet, rural town grew because of the railroads built in the area a long time ago.
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History of Roxie
Roxie was started in 1886. A man named John Quincy Adams Graves gave some of his farmland for the town. He was a local leader and had served in the Civil War. The town was named after his new baby daughter, Roxie.
Becoming an Official Town
Roxie officially became a town in 1890. This meant it had its own local government.
Railroads and Early Jobs
The town was built where two important railroads crossed. These were the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railway and the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. Because of the railroads, many early residents worked for them. Others worked in the logging industry, cutting down trees, and at sawmills, which turned logs into lumber.
Roxie School Days
Children in Roxie went to the Roxie School. Its motto was Home of the Tigers. In 1962, the high school part of the school closed. Older students (grades 9-12) then took buses to the new Franklin High School in Meadville. Roxie School continued for a few more years as an elementary school for younger children.
Geography of Roxie
Roxie is located in the western part of Franklin County. Two main roads, U.S. Routes 84 and 98, go through the town. These roads connect Roxie to other places.
Nearby Towns
If you travel east on these roads for about 11 miles, you will reach Meadville. Meadville is the main town in Franklin County. Going west for about 22 miles will take you to Natchez.
Town Size
Roxie covers a total area of about 2.9 square kilometers (1.76 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population in Roxie
The number of people living in Roxie has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 497 people. By 2020, the population was 469.
Who Lives in Roxie?
In 2020, there were 469 people living in Roxie. Most residents were African American (62.05%) or White (36.25%). A small number of people were of mixed race or Hispanic/Latino.
Fun Things to Do Near Roxie
Roxie is close to many beautiful forests and outdoor areas where people can enjoy nature.
- Clear Springs Recreation Area: This area is a historic site and a great place for outdoor activities.
- Homochitto National Forest: A large forest perfect for hiking, camping, and exploring.
- Sandy Creek Wildlife Management Area: A special place managed for wildlife, where you might see different animals.
Education in Roxie
Students in Roxie are part of the Franklin County School District. This district manages the public schools in the area.
Famous People from Roxie
Some interesting people have connections to Roxie.
- Cat Iron: A blues singer and guitarist. Blues music is a type of music that started in the Southern United States.
- Richard Nathaniel Wright (1908 – 1960): A famous African-American author. He wrote novels, short stories, and non-fiction books. Wright was the grandson of people who had been enslaved. Many of his stories were about the challenges faced by African Americans from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s.
See also
In Spanish: Roxie para niños
