Chiwapa, Mississippi Explained

Official Name:Chiwapa, Mississippi
Pushpin Map:Mississippi#USA
Pushpin Label:Chiwapa
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Mississippi
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pontotoc
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:443
Coordinates:34.1814°N -88.9308°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:668404

Chiwapa is an unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.

History

The community takes its name from Chiwapa Creek, which flows near the town site.[1] A post office called Chiwapa was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baca, Keith A.. Native American Place Names in Mississippi. 2007. University Press of Mississippi. 978-1-60473-483-6. 24.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 July 2019.