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Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
Eggville, Mississippi
Unincorporated community
Eggville is located in MississippiEggvilleEggvilleShow map of MississippiEggville is located in the United StatesEggvilleEggvilleShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 34°19′51″N 88°34′06″W / 34.33083°N 88.56833°W / 34.33083; -88.56833
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyLee
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code662
GNIS feature ID669695

Eggville is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi.

History

Eggville was named for the large amount of eggs produced in the area. A post office operated under the name Eggville from 1889 to 1904.

Eggville was once home to the Northeast Mississippi Sacred Harp Singing Convention.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eggville, Mississippi
  2. Elkins, Ashley (May 15, 1996). "Many were named after founding fathers and families, some after families". Daily Journal. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  3. "Lee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  4. The WPA Guide to Mississippi: The Magnolia State. Washington, D.C.: Works Project Administration. 1938. p. 360.
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County seat: Tupelo
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