Sarepta, Mississippi
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
34°07′28″N 89°17′15″W / 34.12444°N 89.28750°W / 34.12444; -89.2875038864
Sarepta is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1835,[2] it is located along Mississippi Highway 9, 9.8 miles (15.8 km) north-northeast of Bruce.[3]
Notable people
- Don Grist (1935–2022), Mississippi judge and state legislator, was born in Sarepta.[4]
References
- ^ "Sarepta". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-1971. NARA Microfilm Publication, M841, 145 rolls. Records of the Post Office Department, Record Group Number 28, Washington, D.C.: National Archives
- ^ Calhoun County, Mississippi General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Mississippi Department of Transportation. 2004. Retrieved August 15, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ W.L. "Don" Grist-obituary
External links
- Sarepta, Mississippi at Curlie
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