Vance, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vance, Mississippi
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 Vance, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Vance, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Quitman, Tallahatchie |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38964
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 679184 |
Vance is a small place in Mississippi, USA. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Quitman and Tallahatchie counties.
You can find Vance along Mississippi Highway 3. It is located northeast of another place called Tutwiler. Vance has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 38964.
Learning in Vance
Kids in Vance go to school in different areas depending on which county they live in.
If you live in the Tallahatchie County part of Vance, you are in the West Tallahatchie School District. The schools for this area are R. H. Bearden School and West Tallahatchie High School.
If you live in the Quitman County part, you are in the Quitman County School District.
After high school, students from both counties can attend Coahoma Community College. This college helps students learn skills for jobs or continue their education.
Famous People from Vance
Vance is known as the birthplace of a famous musician. Sunnyland Slim, a well-known blues artist, was born on a farm near Vance. He became famous for his piano playing and singing.
Images for kids
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Mississippi Blues Trail marker for John Lee Hooker along Mississippi Highway 3
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Vance Post Office
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Vance Fire Department
