Slate Springs, Mississippi facts for kids
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Slate Springs, Mississippi
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Location of Slate Springs, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 105 |
| • Density | 74.05/sq mi (28.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38955
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| FIPS code | 28-68320 |
Slate Springs is a small village located in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2010, about 110 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 105.
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History of Slate Springs
Slate Springs has been home to people for a long time. In 1900, there were 189 residents in the village.
By 1907, Slate Springs was an active place. It had two churches where people could worship. There was also a school for children to learn. The village had a flour mill to grind grain and a saw mill to cut wood. It even had a post office where people could send and receive money orders.
Geography of the Village
Slate Springs is located in the state of Mississippi. A main road, Mississippi Highway 9, goes right through the village.
This highway helps people travel easily. If you go north on Highway 9 for about 9 miles (14.5 km), you will reach Calhoun City. If you travel south for about 16 miles (25.7 km), you will get to Eupora.
The village covers a total area of about 1.42 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
People of Slate Springs
The number of people living in Slate Springs has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different years:
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| 1900 | 189 | — | |
| 1910 | 175 | −7.4% | |
| 1920 | 155 | −11.4% | |
| 1930 | 190 | 22.6% | |
| 1940 | 182 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 134 | −26.4% | |
| 1960 | 123 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 105 | −14.6% | |
| 1980 | 102 | −2.9% | |
| 1990 | 118 | 15.7% | |
| 2000 | 121 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 110 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 105 | −4.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 121 people living in Slate Springs. These people lived in 49 different homes. Most of these homes (34) were families.
The people in Slate Springs come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people were of two or more races. A very small percentage were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village in 2000 was 34 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Slate Springs
Students in Slate Springs attend schools managed by the Calhoun County School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
Famous People from Slate Springs
Even though Slate Springs is a small village, some notable people have connections to it:
- J. J. Adams: He was born in Slate Springs. He later became a state senator for Mississippi from 1908 to 1912.
- Fox Conner: He was an important officer in the United States Army. He was an early mentor to Dwight D. Eisenhower, who later became a U.S. President.
- Anne (Phillips) McMath: She was born in Slate Springs in 1920. She later became the wife of Arkansas governor Sid McMath.
See also
In Spanish: Slate Springs para niños
