Eggville, Mississippi Explained

Official Name:Eggville, Mississippi
Pushpin Map:Mississippi#USA
Pushpin Label:Eggville
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Mississippi
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lee
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:463
Coordinates:34.3308°N -88.5683°W
Area Code:662
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:669695

Eggville is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi.

History

Eggville was named for the large amount of eggs produced in the area.[1] A post office operated under the name Eggville from 1889 to 1904.[2]

Eggville was once home to the Northeast Mississippi Sacred Harp Singing Convention.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Elkins . Ashley . Many were named after founding fathers and families, some after families. . January 20, 2023 . Daily Journal . May 15, 1996.
  2. Web site: Lee County . Jim Forte Postal History . January 20, 2023.
  3. Book: The WPA Guide to Mississippi: The Magnolia State . 1938 . Works Project Administration . Washington, D.C. . 360 .