Thomastown, Mississippi facts for kids
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Thomastown, Mississippi
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 Thomastown, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Thomastown, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39171
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 678685 |
Thomastown is a small place in Leake County, Mississippi, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Thomastown is where two main roads, Mississippi Highway 43 and Mississippi Highway 429, meet. It's about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) northwest of a larger town called Carthage.
A Look Back at Thomastown
How Thomastown Started
Thomastown became an official town in 1854. This process is called incorporation. It meant the community could have its own local rules and leaders. However, at some point later, it became disincorporated. This means it stopped being an official town.
Life in Thomastown
The community is located right by the Yockanookany River. Back in 1900, Thomastown was a small place with 54 people living there.
Thomastown has its own post office. It opened on May 17, 1933, and uses the ZIP code 39171. For a time, Thomastown was also home to a masonic lodge, which was a local meeting place for a group called the Masons.
