Acona, Mississippi
Acona is an unincorporated community located in Holmes County, Mississippi. Acona is located on Mississippi Highway 17 and is approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Lexington and approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Black Hawk.
Acona, Mississippi | |
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  Acona  Acona | |
| Coordinates: 33°16′18″N 90°00′58″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38923 |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 666139[1] |
History
Acona appears to be a name derived from the Choctaw language, but its meaning is uncertain.[2] A post office called Acona was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1911.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acona, Mississippi
- Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 3. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Holmes County | |
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