Holcomb is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Grenada County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Grenada Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census the community had a population of 600.[3]
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| Coordinates: 33°45′40″N 89°58′33″W / 33.76111°N 89.97583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Grenada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.75 sq mi (12.31 km2) |
| • Land | 4.75 sq mi (12.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 568 |
| • Density | 119.55/sq mi (46.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38929 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 671276[2] |
| FIPS code | 28-32820 |
Holcomb has a post office with the ZIP Code of 38940.
History edit
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.[4]
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.[5]
Geography edit
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 10 miles (16 km) east to Grenada, the county seat. The two highways split in Holcomb, with Highway 7 leading southwest 23 miles (37 km) to Greenwood and Highway 8 leading west 35 miles (56 km) to Ruleville. Mississippi Highway 35 passes through Holcomb as well, leading south 21 miles (34 km) to Carrollton and north 20 miles (32 km) to Charleston.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Holcomb CDP has an area of 4.7 square miles (12.3 km2), all of it land.[3]
Climate edit
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.[6]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 568 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
Notable natives edit
- Kristi Addis, 1987 Miss Teen USA[8]
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holcomb, Mississippi
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Holcomb CDP, Mississippi". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 20, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ Howe, Tony. "Holcomb, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Rowland, Dunbar (1907). Mississippi: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form. Vol. 1. Southern Historical Publishing Association. p. 874.
- ^ Climate Summary for Holcomb, Mississippi
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Miss Teen USA". Pageant Lovers.com. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
External links edit
Gallery edit
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Sign on Mississippi Highway 8 indicating the founding date of the community -
Holcomb Post Office -
Holcomb Volunteer Fire Department -
Home in the Holcomb community -
Home in the Holcomb community
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