Scott, Mississippi

Scott is an unincorporated community located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States on Mississippi Highway 1. Scott is approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Lamont and approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Benoit.

Scott, Mississippi
Scott, Mississippi
Scott, Mississippi
Coordinates: 33°35′30″N 91°04′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyBolivar
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38772
Area code(s)662
GNIS feature ID6774688[1]

Scott was formerly home to three general stores.[2]

A post office first began operation under the name Scott in 1907.[3]

In 1927, Delta & Pine Land Company established its headquarters in Scott.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scott, Mississippi
  2. Howe, Tony. "Scott, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  3. "Bolivar County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  4. Delta and Pine Land Company Records MSS.101 Retrieved 2013-12-07


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