Holcomb, Mississippi
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Holcomb has a post office with the ZIP Code of 38940.
History
The community was founded in 1901 on land that once was the home site of Choctaw Indian Chief Isaac Perry.
Holcomb is located on the former Illinois Central Railroad.[2]
At one time, Holcomb was home to a stave factory, Munger System Gin, axe handle factory, church, saw mill, and several general stores. The Bank of Holcomb was established in 1905.[3]
Geography
Holcomb is in western Grenada County, on the south side of the valley of the Yalobusha River. Mississippi Highways 7 and 8 pass through the community, together leading east Script error: No such module "convert". east to Grenada, the county seat. The two highways split in Holcomb, with Highway 7 leading southwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Greenwood and Highway 8 leading west Script error: No such module "convert". to Ruleville. Mississippi Highway 35 passes through Holcomb as well, leading south Script error: No such module "convert". to Carrollton and north Script error: No such module "convert". to Charleston.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Holcomb CDP has an area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all of it land.[1]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Holcomb has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 2020 | 568 | — | |
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Notable natives
- Kristi Addis, 1987 Miss Teen USA[6]
References
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External links
Gallery
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Sign on Mississippi Highway 8 indicating the founding date of the community
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Holcomb Post Office
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Holcomb Volunteer Fire Department
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Home in the Holcomb community
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Home in the Holcomb community
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