| Chunky, Mississippi | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Newton |
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| - Total | 0. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States List of 82 counties in the US state of Mississippi: List |}Former counties of MississippiBainbridge (1823-1824 Formed from Covington County Newton County is a County located in the US state of Mississippi. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 8 sq mi (2. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 2 km²) |
| - Land | 0. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 8 sq mi (2. 2 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 344 |
| - Density | 412. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9/sq mi (159. 4/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 39323 |
| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-13580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0668441 |
Chunky is a town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Newton County is a County located in the US state of Mississippi. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 344 at the 2000 census.
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Geography
Chunky is located at (32. 327201, -88. 929717)[1], along the Chunky River. The Chunky River is a short Tributary of the Chickasawhay River in east-central Mississippi.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 8 square miles (2. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 1 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of
Chunky is located on Interstate 20, 10 miles west of Meridian, Mississippi. The exit number is 121. The town is one mile south of the interstate. US Hwy 80 goes through the town.
History
Chunky was formerly a Choctaw Indian village called Chanki Chitto meaning Big Chunky. The Choctaw are a Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States ( Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana) The name comes from an old Indian game of Chunka which was played at nearby Chunky Shoals. Chunky was the southernmost town of the Choctaws which was visited by Tecumseh in 1811. Tecumseh (March 1768 – October 5, 1813) also Tecumtha or Tekamthi, was a famous Native American leader of the Shawnee The Jackson Military Road passed through Chunky in 1816 and the A&V Railroad made a connection on the east side of Chunky in 1861. Jackson's Military Road was a route from Nashville Tennessee to New Orleans Louisiana. (Brieger, J. F. 1980. Hometown Mississippi. p. 358). Chunky was later visited by another Tecumseh in 1864. . . this time it was William Tecumseh Sherman, who passed north of the present town on his campaign to destroy Meridian (Remembering. Vol 5, No 2 April 2006, p 17. Newton County Historical and Genealogical Society).
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 344 people, 120 households, and 95 families residing in the town. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 412. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 people per square mile (160. 0/km²). There were 136 housing units at an average density of 163. 2/sq mi (63. 3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 87. 79% White, 1. 74% African American, 9. 30% from other races, and 1. 16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10. 76% of the population.
There were 120 households out of which 37. 5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65. 8% were married couples living together, 10. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20. 8% were non-families. 18. 3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 87 and the average family size was 3. 28.
In the town the population was spread out with 27. 0% under the age of 18, 9. 9% from 18 to 24, 29. 4% from 25 to 44, 18. 6% from 45 to 64, and 15. 1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97. 7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96. 1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,861, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,498. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 16. 2% of families and 16. 6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 8% of those under age 18 and 12. 7% of those age 65 or over.
Government
There is a United States Post Office in Chunky. The ZIP Code is 39323. Chunky also has a Town Hall and a Volunteer Fire Department.
Education
The Town of Chunky is served by the Newton County School District, though some of the households within the 39323 postal district are in the West Lauderdale school district, part of the Lauderdale County School District. The Newton County School District is a public School district based in Decatur, Mississippi ( USA) Lauderdale County School District is a name shared by several School districts in the United States
Commerce
The only business remaining in Chunky is a beauty shop. The Chunky post office serves Chunky and the surrounding area. A nearby restaurant, Boyette's Fish Camp is located on the site of Chunky Shoals, approximately 1/2 mile east of the town of Chunky.
One mile north of Chunky is the Lazy Acres Christmas Tree Plantation and Pumpkin Patch. The farm provides seasonal activities. Attractions include live reindeer, animal park, corn maze, hayrides, etc. http:\\www. lazy-acres. com
Churches
The Chunky Baptist Church and the United Methodist Church are in the town of Chunky. Chunky is the home to many who worship in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Seventh-day Adventist (abbreviated " Adventist " Church is a Christian denomination which is distinguished mainly by its observance There is no longer an Adventist Church near Chunky. Most of the Adventists attend church in nearby Meridian.
Other Community Activities
There is a Masonic Hall in Chunky. For the youth, there is a baseball field. There is also a swimming pool association.
Chunky River
The Chunky River is the premier attraction to most people who visit Chunky. The Chunky River is a short Tributary of the Chickasawhay River in east-central Mississippi. The river forms from the confluence of two creeks a few miles west of the town. The Chunky River is a hidden treasure. There is very little development along its shores, making it an attractive wilderness recreation adventure to those who choose to canoe or kayak in it. The river is very shallow. Occasionally, there are sections where the paddle will not reach the bottom. . . one such section is known as the "Deep Eddy". But by and large, the river is seldom deeper than a few feet, and where there are mild rapids, the river may only be a few inches in depth. There is a public landing just east of town on the Highway 80 bridge, and amazingly enough, there is another public landing 1/2 mile farther east on another Highway 80 bridge. This section of river is known as the "Seven Mile Bend", although it is scarcely over three miles in length. The ability to put in and take out in very close proximity make this area the most highly used section of the river.
Railroads
If you like trains, Chunky is the town for you. The Kansas City Southern Railroad goes through Chunky. Kansas City Southern (, is the Parent company of many Railroads and railroad related companies Approximately 25 freight trains per day travel through the town. On each side of Chunky, there are 9000 foot sidings at Meehan Junction to the east, and Hickory to the west. The railroad crosses the Chunky River in two places just east of town, and between these two trestles is a very popular photography spot for train buffs to take photos of the trains as they cross the river. The railroad crosses the Chunky River west of town on a much smaller trestle, known locally as "break down". It was on this site that the trestle collapsed under a troop carrying train of Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War; the wreck is called the Chunky Creek Train Wreck of 1863. The War Department was established by the Confederate Congress in an act on February 21, 1861. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South The Chunky Creek Train Wreck of 1863 happened during the American Civil War near the town of Hickory Mississippi on the Chunky River. A Confederate regiment of Choctaw Indians camping nearby saved many lives of soldiers who had been thrown into the raging flood swollen river.
References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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