Chiwapa, Mississippi Explained

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 variant name is "Chiwappa". A post office called Chiwapa was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.^[2]

References

34.1814°N -88.9308°W

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.