Sarepta, Mississippi
Sarepta is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1835,[2] it is located along Mississippi Highway 9, 9.8 miles (15.8 km) north-northeast of Bruce.[3]
Sarepta, Mississippi | |
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Sarepta Location in Mississippi | |
| Coordinates: 34°07′28″N 89°17′15″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Calhoun |
| Founded | September 19, 1835 |
| Elevation | 120 m (410 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38864 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 677422[1] |
| Highways | Highway 9 |
| Major airport | Memphis Airport (MEM) |
Notable people
References
- "Sarepta". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-1971. NARA Microfilm Publication, M841, 145 rolls. Records of the Post Office Department, Record Group Number 28, Washington, D.C.: National Archives
- Calhoun County, Mississippi General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Mississippi Department of Transportation. 2004. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
- W.L. "Don" Grist-obituary
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