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Dunleith, Mississippi

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Country
  
United States

County
  
Washington

ZIP code
  
38756

Elevation
  
34 m

State
  
Mississippi

Time zone
  
Central (CST) (UTC-6)

Area code(s)
  
662

Local time
  
Tuesday 9:12 PM

Dunleith, Mississippi

Weather
  
9°C, Wind SE at 2 km/h, 89% Humidity

Dunleith is an unincorporated community located in Washington County, Mississippi.

Contents

Map of Dunleith, Mississippi 38756, USA

Dunleith is approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Leland.

The Dunleith Plantation was located here. In the 1930s, it was considered one of the finest plantations in the Delta. With a tile drainage system, it was valued at over US$1 million.

The Columbus and Greenville Railway runs through the community. The Mount Elm Church is located in Dunleith.

Notable people

  • Garland Green, soul singer and pianist.
  • Jimmy Reed, blues musician.
  • Alfred Holt Stone, planter, writer, politician, and tax commissioner.
  • References

    Dunleith, Mississippi Wikipedia