Scott, Mississippi | |
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  Scott, Mississippi  Scott, Mississippi | |
| Coordinates: 33°35′30″N 91°04′27″W / 33.59167°N 91.07417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 201.79/sq mi (77.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38772 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 677468[2] |
Scott is a census-designated place and 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 was formerly home to three general stores.[3]
A post office first began operation under the name Scott in 1907.[4]
In 1927, Delta & Pine Land Company established its headquarters in Scott.[5]
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 90.[6]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scott, Mississippi
- ^ Howe, Tony. "Scott, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Bolivar County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Delta and Pine Land Company Records MSS.101 Retrieved 2013-12-07
- ^ "Scott CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.