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Wright, Mississippi

Coordinates: 33°53′4.9″N 90°59′55.39″W / 33.884694°N 90.9987194°W / 33.884694; -90.9987194
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Wright, Mississippi
Wright, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Wright, Mississippi
Wright, Mississippi
Wright, Mississippi is located in the United States
Wright, Mississippi
Wright, Mississippi
Coordinates: 33°53′4.9″N 90°59′55.39″W / 33.884694°N 90.9987194°W / 33.884694; -90.9987194
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyBolivar
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38769
Area code662
GNIS feature ID692312[1]

Wright is an unincorporated community located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Wright is approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Waxhaw and approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Rosedale on Mississippi Highway 1.

Wright is located on the former Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and was once home to two general stores.[2]

A post office operated under the name Wright from 1890 to 1924.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wright, Mississippi
  2. ^ Howe, Tony. "Wright, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  3. ^ "Bolivar County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 25, 2025.