Valley Hill, Mississippi facts for kids
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Valley Hill, Mississippi
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 Valley Hill, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Valley Hill, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38917
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 684933 |
Valley Hill is a small, quiet place in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Valley Hill is located on U.S. Route 82. It's about 9 miles (14 km) east of Greenwood. It's also about 9 miles (14 km) west of Carrollton.
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What is Valley Hill?
Valley Hill is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area. A "micropolitan area" is like a smaller version of a big city area. It includes a main city and the nearby communities that are connected to it.
Unincorporated Community
Being an unincorporated community means that Valley Hill doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's governed by the larger Carroll County government. This is common for many smaller places in the United States.
A Look Back in Time
Valley Hill has a bit of history tied to transportation and communication.
The Old Railway
This community was once located along the Southern Railway. Railways were very important in the past for moving goods and people. They helped communities like Valley Hill grow.
First Post Office
A post office opened in Valley Hill way back in 1858. This shows that people were living and working there a long time ago. Post offices were vital for sending letters and packages before the internet.
