Sherard, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sherard, Mississippi
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 Sherard, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Sherard, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38669
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 677650 |
Sherard is a small place in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government, but rather a community that is part of the larger county. Sherard is located about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Clarksdale, along Mississippi Highway 1.
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History of Sherard
How Sherard Got Its Name
The community of Sherard is named after the Sherard family. They were the first to clear the land here in 1874 to start a large farm called a plantation.
Early Businesses and Growth
When it first started, the plantation in Sherard was very busy. It had two machines called cotton gins, which separate cotton fibers from their seeds. There was also a saw mill to cut wood and equipment to process pecan nuts.
Sherard was an important stop on the old Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. By 1910, the community had four general stores where people could buy everyday items. There was also a company called Memphis Shingle Company. A post office opened in Sherard in 1890, helping people send and receive mail.
Education in Sherard
Children living in Sherard attend schools run by the Coahoma County School District. Younger students go to Sherard Elementary School. Older students attend Coahoma County Junior-Senior High School.
The Sherard Pecan
In 1916, a special type of pecan was developed right here in Sherard. This new type of pecan is known as the "Sherard" cultivar. A cultivar is a plant variety that has been created or chosen for special traits.
Notable People from Sherard
Lewis C. Hudson: A Military Leader
Lewis C. Hudson was an important military leader. He became a Brigadier General in the Marine Corps. He lived in Sherard during the 1920s.
