Strayhorn, Mississippi facts for kids
Strayhorn is a small community in rural western Tate County, Mississippi, United States. It's considered a "census-designated place," which means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population information, even though it's not officially a city or town. Strayhorn is part of the larger Memphis Metropolitan Area.
In 2020, about 284 people lived in Strayhorn. This community has a few local businesses like Hudspeth's Grocery, the Strayhorn Snack Bar, and a Dollar General store. The Strayhorn Baptist Church is also located here.
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Where is Strayhorn?
Strayhorn is located about 10 miles west of Senatobia, which is the main town in Tate County. The land here is about 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. You can find Strayhorn on a map at these coordinates: 34.612326 degrees North and 90.143982 degrees West.
A Look Back: Strayhorn's History
Strayhorn actually became an official town in 1900, but it only stayed incorporated for about eight years. The first mayor of Strayhorn was Frank Bizzell. The community also had its own U.S. Post Office, and F. E. Cotton was the first postmaster. However, this post office closed in the 1960s, and mail delivery for Strayhorn was then handled by the Senatobia post office. Today, the Sarah post office serves the Strayhorn community.
Even after Strayhorn was no longer an official town, it still saw important changes in the first half of the 20th century. In 1932, a special canal was dug to drain water from the land. This helped turn land that couldn't be farmed into good farmland. Seven years later, in 1939, Strayhorn got its first electric lights, bringing modern convenience to homes and businesses. Then, in 1953, a paved highway was built right through the community, making travel much easier.
Learning in Strayhorn
Strayhorn is part of the Tate County School District. The community is home to Strayhorn Elementary School, which teaches younger students. More recently, Strayhorn High School was added, offering education for older students. The sports teams at Strayhorn High School are called the Mustangs, and their school colors are red and blue.
Strayhorn's Population
According to the 2020 census, Strayhorn had a population of 284 people. Most of the residents identified as White (88.73%). A smaller percentage identified as Black or African American (2.11%), or Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (4.58%). About 4.23% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
