Moss Point is a city located in Jackson County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,851.
Geography
Moss Point is located at 30°24′40″ North, 88°31′31″ West (30.410999, -88.525140)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 69.3 km˛ (26.8 mi˛). 64.7 km˛ (25.0 mi˛) of it is land and 4.6 km˛ (1.8 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 6.61% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,851 people, 5,714 households, and 4,228 families residing in the city. The population density is 244.8/km˛ (634.0/mi˛). There are 6,237 housing units at an average density of 96.3/km˛ (249.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 28.04% White, 70.56% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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West Point is a city located in Clay County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,145. It is the county seat of Clay County6.
Geography
West Point is located at 33°36'22" North, 88°39'9" West (33.606155, -88.652369)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.6 km˛ (21.1 mi˛). 53.9 km˛ (20.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.28% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 12,145 people, 4,567 households, and 3,219 families residing in the city. The
Mississippi Travel Guide
Mississippi is known as the “Magnolia State”. The 'Magnolia State' has plenty of scenic beauty, and rich history, particularly associated with the Native American tribes that pre-dated European occupation and the battles of the American Civil War - the key battle of the war was fought at Vicksburg in 1863.
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Amory is a city located in Monroe County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,956.
Geography
Amory is located at 33° 59? 14? N 88° 29? 2? W (33.987283, -88.483936)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.7 km˛ (8.0 mi˛). 19.4 km˛ (7.5 mi˛) of it is land and 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 6.37% water.
History
Amory is the first planned city in Mississippi. The Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham Railroad needed a mid-point between Memphis, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama for their
Waynesboro, deriving its name from Anthony Wayne, is an independent city located within the confines of Augusta County in the state of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,520. It is located in the Shenandoah Valley, near many important historical markers of the Civil War and Shenandoah National Park. A portion of Interstate 64 falls within the city limits of Waynesboro, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail are less than a mile away. The town is perhaps best known for being the home of P. Buckley Moss and the P. Buckley
