Strong, Mississippi facts for kids
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Strong, Mississippi
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 Strong, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Strong, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 678365 |
Strong is a small place in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. It is also known as Strongs or Strongs Station. Strong is not an official town or city, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government.
You can find Strong located southwest of a larger town called Aberdeen.
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History of Strong
Strong has a connection to the past through its transportation links. It is located right along the Kansas City Southern Railway. Railways were very important for travel and trade a long time ago.
How Many People Lived Here?
In the year 1900, Strong was a very small community. Only 63 people lived there at that time.
When Did Strong Have a Post Office?
Strong had a post office for many years, helping people send and receive mail.
- The first post office was open from 1884 to 1914. It was called "Strongs."
- Later, another post office operated from 1944 to 1963. This one was simply called "Strong."
What is the Strong Field?
Strong is also known for something underground! There is a place called the Strong Field. This field is a source of natural gas. Natural gas is a fossil fuel used for energy.
