Sipsey Fork, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sipsey Fork, Mississippi
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 Sipsey Fork, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Sipsey Fork, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 677852 |
Sipsey Fork is a small, unincorporated community located in Monroe County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is found to the east of another community called Splunge.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own local government. This means it is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is usually managed by the county it is in. Sipsey Fork is one such community.
A Look Back: History of Sipsey Fork
Sipsey Fork got its name from a nearby stream. This stream is called Sipsey Creek.
A post office used to operate in the area. It opened in 1896 and was known simply as "Sipsey."
One important building in Sipsey Fork is the Center Point Church. This church was founded a very long time ago, in 1845. For a period, the church building also served a special purpose: it was used as the community's school. This means it helped educate the children living in Sipsey Fork.
