Summit, Mississippi facts for kids
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Summit, Mississippi
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Illinois Central Railroad depot, 1966
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Location of Summit, Mississippi
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 Summit, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Pike | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,505 | |
| • Density | 652.08/sq mi (251.82/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
39666
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| Area code(s) | 601 | |
| FIPS code | 28-71480 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 678402 | |
Summit is a small town located in Pike County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,505 people lived there. Summit is part of the McComb, Mississippi area, which is a group of towns and cities connected by their economies.
Summit got its name because people thought it was the highest point on the Illinois Central Railroad line between New Orleans and Jackson, Tennessee. However, it turned out that another nearby town, Brookhaven, is actually higher.
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Town History and Name
Summit began as a town built around the railroad. The Illinois Central Railroad was very important for travel and trade. When the railroad was being built, people believed this spot was the "summit," or highest point, along the tracks. This is how the town got its unique name.
Where is Summit Located?
Summit is in Pike County, Mississippi. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 5.98 square kilometers (2.31 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Summit?
The population of Summit was 1,505 people in 2020. This number changes over time.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the number of people living in Summit has changed over the years:
- 1880: 1,604 people
- 1890: 1,587 people
- 1900: 1,499 people
- 1910: 1,471 people
- 1920: 1,187 people
- 1930: 1,157 people
- 1940: 1,254 people
- 1950: 1,558 people
- 1960: 1,663 people
- 1970: 1,640 people
- 1980: 1,753 people
- 1990: 1,566 people
- 2000: 1,428 people
- 2010: 1,705 people
- 2020: 1,505 people
People in Summit by Race
In 2020, the people living in Summit included:
- White: 18.27%
- Black or African American: 76.88%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Asian: 0.33%
- Other/Mixed Race: 3.19%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
Schools and Learning
Most of Summit is served by the McComb School District. A smaller part of the town is in the North Pike School District. Students in the McComb district usually attend McComb High School.
Southwest Mississippi Community College is also located very close to Summit. This college serves students from Pike County and other nearby areas.
Art and Artists in Summit
In the 1960s, a special group of three women artists from Summit became famous. They were Halcyone Barnes, Bess Phipps Dawson, and Ruth Atkinson Holmes. They were known as the "Summit Trio." These artists learned their skills at Summit Junior College.
In 2016, three sisters from Summit showed off original artwork by the "Summit Trio." They also displayed their own new art inspired by the Trio's work at the Summit Railroad Depot.
Famous People from Summit
Many interesting people have come from Summit, Mississippi, including:
- Vernon Butler: A professional NFL player who plays as a nose tackle.
- John Gilmore: A talented jazz musician.
- Marie Hull: A well-known painter.
- Ed Manning: A former NBA player and coach.
- Ellis Marsalis Sr.: A successful businessman.
- T. R. Stockdale: A person who served in the United States House of Representatives and later as a justice on the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
- Justin Wilson: A famous chef and humorist.
See also
In Spanish: Summit (Misisipi) para niños
