Vaiden, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vaiden, Mississippi
Town
St. Clement's Episcopal Church, Vaiden, organized 1859
Location of Vaiden, Mississippi
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Carroll
Area
• Total	2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2)
• Land	2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	312 ft (95 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	907
• Density	422.84/sq mi (163.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	39176
Area code(s)	662
FIPS code	28-75880
GNIS feature ID	0679166

Vaiden is a small town located in Carroll County, Mississippi, in the United States. It was actually the very first county seat for Carroll County. In 2010, about 734 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 907. Vaiden is part of the larger area around Greenwood, Mississippi, which is a nearby city.

History of Vaiden

Vaiden was started around 1857. It was named after Dr. Cowles Mead Vaiden. He was a local doctor, a farmer, and someone who gave a lot to the community. In the late 1850s, Dr. Vaiden allowed a railroad to be built through his land. This railroad connected Jackson, the state capital, with Memphis, Tennessee.

When the railroad was almost finished in 1857, people living in a nearby Native American town called Shongalo moved. They moved closer to the new railroad for easier access. The new town was named Vaiden to honor Dr. Vaiden. It became a regular stop on the train line. Because of this, it was chosen as the county seat for Carroll County. Vaiden officially became a town on February 10, 1860.

Later, as more people moved into the county, some wanted a county seat closer to the Mississippi River. So, Carrollton was also made a county seat. The main county courthouse is now in Carrollton.

Geography of Vaiden

U.S. Route 51 is a major road that goes right through the middle of Vaiden. The United States Census Bureau says that Vaiden covers an area of about 5.6 square kilometers (2.15 square miles). All of this area is land.

Population and Demographics

The population of Vaiden has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:

2020 Census Information

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 907 people living in Vaiden. These people lived in 217 households, and 112 of these were families.

The table below shows the different racial groups living in Vaiden in 2020. The "NH" means "Non-Hispanic."

Education in Vaiden

The Carroll County School District serves the town of Vaiden. Students from Vaiden attend Marshall Elementary School and J. Z. George High School. Both of these schools are located in North Carrollton.

Vaiden used to have its own schools: Hathorne Elementary School and Vaiden High School. Vaiden High School joined with J. Z. George High School in 1999.

In 2006, Hathorne Elementary had 141 students and 21 staff members. The school district thought about closing it. The mayor of Vaiden, George Tubreville, did not agree with this idea. However, because Vaiden High had closed and fewer students were attending Hathorne, the district decided to close the elementary school. Hathorne Elementary closed in 2010, and the building was no longer used by the district. In 2014, a group called Central Mississippi Inc. bought the school building. They planned to start a Head Start program there.

Notable People from Vaiden

Many interesting people have come from Vaiden, including:

• Earl L. Brewer: He was the governor of Mississippi from 1912 to 1916.
• Verell Ferguson: He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1912 to 1923.
• Walter Holman: He was a professional football player in the NFL.
• Clarence Pierce: He was also a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, serving from 1952 to 1984.

See also

In Spanish: Vaiden para niños