Greenwood Springs, Mississippi Explained

Official Name:Greenwood Springs, Mississippi
Pushpin Map:Mississippi#USA
Pushpin Label:Greenwood Springs
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Mississippi
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:295
Coordinates:33.8869°N -88.3089°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:38848
Area Code:662
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:670727

Greenwood Springs is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi. Greenwood Springs is located east of Amory on U.S. Route 278.

History

Greenwood Springs is named for the nearby mineral spring, which is in turn named for Thomas Greenwood, who moved to the area from Alabama in 1821.[1] [2] Multiple hotels have existed near the springs to allow visitors to take part in the purported healing qualities of the mineral springs. The community was also once home to a sawmill and school.[2]

Greenwood Springs is located along the BNSF Railway.[3]

Greenwood Springs is served by the Greenwood Springs Community Center.[4]

A post office first began operating under the name Greenwood Springs in 1896.[5]

Natural gas is collected at the Greenwood Springs Field near Greenwood Springs.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Peale . Albert Charles . Lists and Analyses of the Mineral Springs of the United States, (a Preliminary Study) . 1886 . Department of the Interior . Washington, D.C. . 95 .
  2. Web site: Greenwood Springs, Mississippi . West Alabama History . 27 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Howe . Tony . Greenwood Springs, Mississippi . Mississippi Rails . August 26, 2023.
  4. Web site: Community Centers . www.monroems.com . 27 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . August 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: Order Number 338-82 . www.ogb.state.ms.us . 27 August 2023.