Sandy Hook, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sandy Hook, Mississippi
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A home that was destroyed by a tornado north of Sandy Hook on April 19, 2020
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 Sandy Hook, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Sandy Hook, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Marion |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39478
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| GNIS feature ID | 677389 |
Sandy Hook is a small community in Marion County, Mississippi, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
About Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook is located along an old railway line. This line used to be part of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Railroads were very important for travel and moving goods long ago.
History of Sandy Hook
One of the most important historical places in Sandy Hook is the John Ford Home. This house was built in 1809 by a man named John Ford. It became a key meeting spot in the early history of Mississippi.
- In 1814 and 1818, the house hosted two big meetings for the Methodist church in Mississippi.
- In 1817, a special meeting called the Pearl River Convention happened there. This meeting was about Mississippi becoming a state in the United States!
- During a time called the Creek War, the home was surrounded by a strong fence, like a fort. This fence helped protect the people living nearby from attacks by Native Americans.
Recent Events
On April 19, 2020, a very strong tornado hit the Sandy Hook area. This tornado was rated as an EF4.
Fun Facts
Sandy Hook is home to something really unique! At Smitty's Super Service Station, you can find one of the few still-working collections of "The Rock-afire Explosion". This was an animatronic band from the old ShowBiz Pizza Place restaurants. It's like a robot band that sings and plays instruments!
