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Shubuta, Mississippi
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Location of Shubuta, Mississippi
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 Shubuta, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Clarke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 441 |
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406 |
| • Density | 168.26/sq mi (64.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39360
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-67520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0677756 |
Shubuta is a small town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. It is located near the eastern border of the state. In 2010, the town had a population of 441 people.
Shubuta started as a trading post in the early 1800s. It was built close to a Choctaw Native American town. The name "Shubuta" comes from the Choctaw language and means "smoky water."
East of Shubuta, there is a bridge over the Chickasawhay River known as the "Hanging Bridge." This bridge is important in history. Sadly, it was the site of tragic events in the early 20th century. Several young people died there in unfair ways in 1918 and 1942. These events were covered by national newspapers. The NAACP investigated these cases. No one was ever punished for these deaths. The Shubuta Bridge is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This shows its importance in the history of Mississippi and the United States.
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History of Shubuta
Shubuta officially became a town in 1865. It began as a place for trading goods in the 1830s. During this time, the Choctaw people gave up their land to the United States. This happened because of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek and the Indian Removal Act. The Choctaw people were forced to move west of the Mississippi River. Their traditional lands then became open for European American settlers. Shubuta grew much faster in the 1850s. This was after a railroad connected it to other communities.
Shubuta was once the biggest town between Meridian, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama. People from far away, even 40 miles, would come to shop at its many stores. The name "Shubuta" first appeared on a map in 1772. It was spelled "Chobuta" and meant "smoky water" in the Choctaw language.
The first newspaper in the area was the Mississippi Messenger. It was started by Judge Charles A. Stovall in 1879. Six historic houses in Shubuta are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You can find them on a map of historic places in Clarke County.
Some Shubuta residents also made history in Albany, New York. Their neighborhood there was named an historic district. During the Great Migration in the 1930s, many people from Shubuta moved to Albany. They were looking for factory jobs and better chances in life. They built a community west of Albany. They built houses along Rapp Road on land bought by Reverend Louis W. Parson. This area is now called the Rapp Road Community Historic District. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of Shubuta
Shubuta is located near the southern edge of Clarke County. It sits on the west side of the Chickasawhay River. U.S. Route 45 goes around the west side of the town. This highway leads north 13 miles to Quitman, which is the main town of the county. It also goes south 14 miles to Waynesboro. Mississippi Highway 145 goes through the center of Shubuta. This highway used to be part of US 45.
The United States Census Bureau says that Shubuta covers about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 754 | — | |
| 1890 | 589 | −21.9% | |
| 1900 | 451 | −23.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,168 | 159.0% | |
| 1920 | 912 | −21.9% | |
| 1930 | 720 | −21.1% | |
| 1940 | 756 | 5.0% | |
| 1950 | 782 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 718 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 602 | −16.2% | |
| 1980 | 626 | 4.0% | |
| 1990 | 577 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 651 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 441 | −32.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 406 | −7.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 651 people living in Shubuta. There were 244 households, which are groups of people living together. The population density was about 271 people per square mile. The average household had about 2.67 people.
The population included many young people. About 32.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 33 years. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Education in Shubuta
Students in Shubuta attend schools that are part of the Quitman School District.
Notable People
- Robert Staten – A former NFL football player.
- Annibel Jenkins – A professor at Georgia Tech.
Images for kids
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Shubuta railway depot, on the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
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Shubuta Baptist Church
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See also
In Spanish: Shubuta para niños
