Tougaloo, Mississippi facts for kids
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Tougaloo, Mississippi
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 Tougaloo, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Tougaloo, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39174
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| Area code(s) | 601, 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 678828 |
Tougaloo (TUG-a-lu) is a special area located near Jackson, in Hinds County, Mississippi. It's known for being home to Tougaloo College, a famous historical college.
Even though much of Tougaloo is in Hinds County, the college itself is actually in Madison County. The area has its own ZIP Code, 39174, and even a U.S. Postal Service post office.
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How Did Tougaloo Get Its Name?
The name "Tougaloo" has a cool history! People believe it comes from the Choctaw language.
It might be from the word "atukla," which means "second." Or it could come from "tuklo," meaning "two." Some think it originally meant "second creek."
Schools in Tougaloo
Tougaloo is a bit unique because it's in two different counties. This means students living there go to different school districts.
Public Schools for Tougaloo Residents
Most of the Tougaloo area in Hinds County is part of the Jackson Public School District. This district serves many students in the city of Jackson.
Schools for Tougaloo College Families
If you live on the Tougaloo College campus, your children would go to schools in the Madison County School District. This is because the college campus is located in Madison County.
Students living on campus are usually zoned for Ann Smith Elementary School. After that, they attend Highland Elementary School, Olde Town Middle School, and then Ridgeland High School.
Famous People from Tougaloo
Tougaloo has been home to some talented people!
Aunjanue Ellis
The well-known actress Aunjanue Ellis grew up in Tougaloo. She has starred in many movies and TV shows.
