Swiftown, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Swiftown, Mississippi
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 Swiftown, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Swiftown, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Elevation | 118 ft (38 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38959
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 678502 |
Swiftown is a small place in Leflore County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. People sometimes called it Ezra a long time ago.
Swiftown is about 7 miles (11 km) south of Morgan City. It is also about 10 miles (16 km) north of Belzoni. You can find it along Mississippi Highway 7. Swiftown is part of the larger Greenwood area. The special mail code for Swiftown is 38959.
Swiftown's History
Swiftown was once located along a railroad line called the Columbus and Greenville Railroad. This railroad helped connect different places.
The community had a post office that first opened in 1886. Back then, it was known as Ezra. In 1911, the post office changed its name to Swiftown. It kept helping people send mail until it closed in 2011.
Famous People from Swiftown
William Cousins
William Cousins was born in Swiftown in 1927. He became a very important person in law and government.
He worked as a judge for the Illinois Appellate Court. This court makes decisions about legal cases. He was also a member of the Chicago City Council. This group helps make rules and decisions for the city of Chicago. William Cousins passed away in 2018.
Images for kids
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A view of Swiftown from Mississippi Highway 7.
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The Community Center building in Swiftown.
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The Swiftown United Baptist Church.
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The old Post Office building in Swiftown, which closed in 2011.
