Thorn, Mississippi
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
33°56′33″N 89°06′09″W / 33.94250°N 89.10250°W / 33.94250; -89.10250Thorn, also known as Flatwoods, is an unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States.[1]
History
Thorn is named for the first postmaster, William Thorn.[2] A post office operated under the name Thorn from 1892 to 1971.[3]
Thorn was once home to a school and general store.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thorn, Mississippi
- ^ Kendall, Ruth. "Busby's history of post offices in Chickasaw County". The Chickasaw Journal. The Daily Journal. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Chickasaw County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ William V. Muse (December 2008). The Seventh Muse. iUniverse. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-595-52864-6.
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Municipalities and communities of Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States
County seats: Houston and Okolona
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- New Houlka
- Woodland
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