Star, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Star, Mississippi
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 Star, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Rankin |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39167, 39073, 39042
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| GNIS feature ID | 678222 |
Star is a small, unincorporated community located in Rankin County, Mississippi. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but it still has a name and people live there. Star is found southeast of Jackson, a larger city in Mississippi.
The community uses the ZIP code 39167. Its area code for phones is 601, and the local exchange is 845. Star sits at an elevation of about 423 feet above sea level. It is also part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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A Look Back at Star's History
How Star Began
Star was first established in July 1900. It started as a train stop when the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad was built through the area. This railroad later became part of the Illinois Central, and now it's known as the Canadian National Railroad.
In its early days, Star was a busy place. It had a bank, a hotel, a car dealership, and many different stores. However, over time, people started to move away from rural areas like Star. They moved to bigger cities, which caused Star to become less busy and prosperous.
School Days and Sports
The community of Star also had its own school. It was supposed to open for the 1921–22 school year. However, it didn't actually open until after Christmas that year. Before the new school opened, younger students went to school at Wesleyanna Methodist Church. Older students, who were high school age, attended classes at Star Baptist Church.
Star was also known for its sports teams. They had teams for basketball, baseball, and football. The football team played from 1937 to 1941. They didn't have a team in 1942 because World War II had started. Even though they only played for a few years, Star's football team had some success. They won games against teams like Mendenhall and Magee. They also beat their rival, Florence, four out of five times they played. In 1937, the Star team even won the Middle Mississippi Class B Championship!
Star's Musical Connection
Star is mentioned in a famous song called "Mississippi Girl" by the singer Faith Hill. This is because Faith Hill grew up right here in Star.
Famous Faces from Star
Star has been home to a few notable people:
- Niels Diffrient, a well-known designer.
- Faith Hill, a very famous singer.
