Stanton, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stanton, Mississippi
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 Stanton, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Stanton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 694882 |
Stanton is a small place in Adams County, Mississippi. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Stanton is special because it's very close to the Emerald Mound site, a really old and important historical place. The Emerald Mound site is a National Historic Landmark, meaning it's recognized as a significant part of American history.
A Look at Stanton's Past
Stanton has a bit of history tied to transportation. It was once located on a branch of the old Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. Imagine trains chugging along, connecting communities! This railroad branch helped people and goods move around.
For many years, Stanton also had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The post office in Stanton was open from 1884 until 1955. This shows that Stanton was an active community for a long time, with people sending letters and packages.
