Waxhaw, Mississippi facts for kids
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Waxhaw, Mississippi
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 Waxhaw, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Waxhaw, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38769
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692312 |
Waxhaw is an unincorporated community located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Waxhaw is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Gunnison and approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Rosedale. It was also known as Waxhaw Plantation. Waxhaw is located on the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad.
A post office operated under the name Waxhaw from 1927 to 1955.
The community was named after the Waxhaw people.
Notable person
Otis Clay, R&B/soul singer
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