Stoneville, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stoneville, Mississippi
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Stoneville Post Office
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 Stoneville, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Stoneville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 39 |
| • Density | 20.43/sq mi (7.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38776
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| GNIS feature ID | 678311 |
Stoneville is a small community in Washington County, Mississippi. It is called a census-designated place because the U.S. Census Bureau tracks its population. A pretty stream called Deer Creek flows right through Stoneville.
History of Stoneville
Stoneville has a long history. A post office was first opened here in 1876, and it is still open today. Stoneville officially became a town in 1882, but it is no longer an incorporated town.
In the past, Stoneville was an important stop for trains. It was on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad, which started in the 1880s. Later, it also became a stop on the Columbus and Greenville Railway in the 1920s.
Research and Science
Stoneville is home to the Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center. This center is a place where scientists do important research. For example, George B. Vogt was a famous entomologist, a scientist who studies insects, who worked there.
Population Facts
In 2020, the U.S. Census counted the population of Stoneville as 39 people. This was the first time Stoneville was listed as a census-designated place.
Famous People from Stoneville
Even though Stoneville is a small place, some famous people have connections to it!
- Jim Henson: He was a very famous puppeteer who created The Muppets. Jim Henson grew up in Stoneville, though he went to elementary school in a nearby town called Leland.
- Johnny "Big Moose" Walker: He was a talented blues musician.
