Cranfield, Mississippi
Cranfield is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Mississippi.
Cranfield, Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 31°32′39″N 91°12′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 693005[1] |
History
Cranfield is located on the former Mississippi Central Railroad. The community is named for J. D. Cranfield, who donated the original right of way when the railroad was built through the area.[2] A post office operated under the name Cranfield from 1906 to 1921.[3]
The Cranfield Oil Field is located in Cranfield and was first discovered in 1943. In its first three years, the oil field produced 4.8 million barrels of oil.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cranfield
- Howe, Tony. "Cranfield, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- Zebal, George. "The Cranfield Field, Adams and Franklin Counties, Mississippi". GeoScienceWorld. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Adams County | |
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