Coosa, Mississippi
Coosa is an unincorporated community in Leake County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.[1]
Coosa, Mississippi | |
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  Coosa  Coosa | |
| Coordinates: 32°50′32″N 89°25′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 691786 |
History
Coosa is a name most likely derived from the Choctaw language; it's purported to mean "reed brake".[2] A post office called Coosa was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coosa, Mississippi
- Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 32. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Leake County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Leake County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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