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Thornton, Mississippi
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 Thornton, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Thornton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39146
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
Thornton, Mississippi is an unincorporated community located in Holmes County, near the Yazoo River. U.S. Highway 49E runs through the community, which is approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Eden and approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Tchula.
Notable people
- Bob Quick, former professional basketball player
- Clarence Pierce, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1952 to 1984
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