Tranquil, Mississippi facts for kids
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Tranquil, Mississippi
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 Tranquil, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Tranquil, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 709400 |
Tranquil is a small place in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town. Tranquil is located north of Aberdeen along U.S. Route 45.
What is Tranquil's History?
Tranquil got its name from the Tranquil Methodist Church. This church was named after another church in Newberry District, South Carolina.
The Church and Tornadoes
The original Tranquil Methodist Church was built in 1847. Sadly, it was destroyed by a powerful tornado in 1915. The community rebuilt the church. However, it was hit by another tornado in 1922 and destroyed again. After being rebuilt once more, the church faced a third tornado on March 24, 2023. This shows how strong storms can be in the area.
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