Wise Gap, Mississippi facts for kids
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Wise Gap, Mississippi
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 Wise Gap, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Wise Gap, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692328 |
Wise Gap, sometimes called Wise's Gap, is a small place in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
You can find Wise Gap east of a town called Amory. It is located close to where two main roads, U.S. Route 278 and Mississippi Highway 8, meet.
History of Wise Gap
The community of Wise Gap got its name from the Wise family. They were some of the very first people to settle in this area. Wise Gap was one of the first settled places in North Mississippi.
Long ago, Wise Gap was a busy little hub. It had a church, a special outdoor meeting place called a camp ground, several stores, and even a blacksmith shop. A blacksmith is someone who shapes metal, often to make tools or repair things.
Wise Gap is also located along the BNSF Railway, which is a major train line.
Natural Gas Field
The Wise Gap Field is a place near Wise Gap where natural gas is found. Natural gas is a type of fuel that is used for heating homes and making electricity.
Famous Person from Wise Gap
- Tilghman Tucker was a notable person connected to Wise Gap. He worked as a blacksmith in the community. Later, he became the governor of Mississippi, serving from 1842 to 1844. A governor is the leader of a state's government.
