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Zero, Mississippi
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Former Zero community store, now operating as a restaurant
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 Zero, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Zero, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39301
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692337 |
Zero is an unincorporated community located in central Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States, located approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southeast of Meridian near U.S. Route 45 and is part of Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Zero was first known as "Pleasant Hill", and settlers were noted there as early as 1841.
In 1900, Zero had a population of 50. Zero's post office was discontinued in 1905.
The Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department is located in Zero. A recreation center is also located there.
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