Tie Plant, Mississippi facts for kids
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Tie Plant, Mississippi
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 Tie Plant, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Tie Plant, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Grenada |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38960
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 678754 |
Tie Plant is a small place in Grenada County, Mississippi, USA. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Tie Plant is also part of the Grenada Micropolitan Statistical Area. This is a group of places that are connected by jobs and daily life, usually centered around a small city like Grenada.
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Discovering Tie Plant
Tie Plant is located in the northern part of Mississippi. It sits in Grenada County.
Where is Tie Plant Located?
Tie Plant is about 3 miles (5 km) south of the city of Grenada. It is also about 3 miles (5 km) north of another community called Glenwild. You can find Tie Plant along U.S. Route 51, a major road.
What is a Zip Code?
Even though Tie Plant is not a city, it has its own zip code. A zip code is a special number that helps the postal service deliver mail correctly. Tie Plant's zip code is 38960.
How Did Tie Plant Get Its Name?
The name "Tie Plant" comes from its history. The community was named because of a factory nearby that made railroad ties. Railroad ties are the strong wooden or concrete pieces that support the metal rails of a train track.
