Theo, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Theo, Mississippi
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 Theo, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Theo, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Alcorn |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38834
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 678671 |
Theo is a small, quiet place in Mississippi, United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together without a city hall or mayor. Theo is in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It's located about 4.5 miles south of the Tennessee border. You can find Theo along U.S. Highway 72. It's about 12 miles west of a larger town called Corinth.
Natural Environment
The area around Theo has a warm, wet climate. This is known as a subtropical environment. Summers here are notably hot and humid.
The forests in this region are a mix of different types of trees. This mix is called a "mosaic forest." It means you can find various kinds of plants and trees growing together.
Community Services
Theo is a small place with mostly homes. It does not have many services like big cities do.
Emergency Help
If there's an emergency, the Union Center Theo Volunteer Fire Department helps out. This fire department is located nearby in Walnut, Mississippi, across the Tippah County line. They are there to keep the community safe.
Mail Services
As of 2014, Theo does not have its own post office. People in Theo share a ZIP code (38834) with nearby towns. These towns are Kossuth and Corinth.
However, Theo did have its own post office a long time ago. In the late 1800s, between 20 and 68 people lived there. The area was quite busy back then. Even though there were roads and post offices in nearby communities, Theo did not have its own train station.
