Vossburg, Mississippi facts for kids
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Vossburg, Mississippi
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Vossburg Post Office
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 Vossburg, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Vossburg, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jasper |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39366
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 690941 |
Vossburg is a small, unincorporated community located in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. The special postal code, or ZIP code, for Vossburg is 39366.
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History of Vossburg
Vossburg is situated along the Norfolk Southern Railway line. This railway was important for transportation and trade in the past. The community officially became an incorporated town in 1900. However, this official status was later removed on March 17, 1904.
In its early days, Vossburg was a busy place. It had an express mail office, which helped send letters and packages quickly. There were also four stores, a church, a school, and a cotton gin. A cotton gin is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds. This was very important for farmers in the area.
The Famous Lithia Spring
Vossburg was also known for a special Lithia spring. People believed the water from this spring had healing powers. The Vossburg Lithia Springs Company, which was based in Gulfport, even advertised the water across the country. They claimed it could help with various health problems, such as certain kidney issues and other illnesses.
Post Office Names Over Time
The local post office in Vossburg has had a few name changes throughout its history. It first operated under the name Vosburgh from 1882 to 1893. Then, it was known as Vosburg from 1893 to 1951. Finally, in 1951, it began operating under its current name, Vossburg.
Notable People from Vossburg
Vossburg has been home to some interesting people.
- Tom Lester was an American actor who lived in Vossburg. He was well-known for his role as Eb Dawson on the TV show Green Acres.
- Daryl Terrell is an American football player who was born in Vossburg.
