Scott, Mississippi

Scott, Mississippi
Scott, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Scott, Mississippi
Scott, Mississippi
Scott, Mississippi is located in the United States
Scott, Mississippi
Scott, Mississippi
Coordinates: 33°35′30″N 91°04′27″W / 33.59167°N 91.07417°W / 33.59167; -91.07417
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyBolivar
Area
 • Total0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Land0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total90
 • Density201.79/sq mi (77.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38772
Area code662
GNIS feature ID677468[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]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scott, Mississippi
  3. ^ Howe, Tony. "Scott, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  4. ^ "Bolivar County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  5. ^ Delta and Pine Land Company Records MSS.101 Retrieved 2013-12-07
  6. ^ "Scott CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.

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