Wells, Mississippi facts for kids
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Wells, Mississippi
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 Wells, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Wells, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 679437 |
Wells is a small, quiet place in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Wells doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's part of. For Wells, that's Lowndes County. This is different from a city, which has its own rules and services.
Where is Wells Located?
Wells is found in the northern part of Lowndes County. It's located just north of a much larger city called Columbus. If you were looking at a map of Mississippi, you would find Wells near the eastern side of the state.
Another Name for Wells
Sometimes, places have more than one name. For Wells, an older or different name you might hear is Marx. This information comes from the United States Geological Survey, which keeps track of names for places across the country.
