Ofahoma, Mississippi | |
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Coordinates: 32°42′26″N 89°42′02″W / 32.70722°N 89.70056°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Leake |
Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
GNIS feature ID | 692122 [1] |
Ofahoma is an unincorporated community in Leake County, Mississippi, United States. Ofahoma is located along Mississippi Highway 16 9.75 miles (15.69 km) west of Carthage. [2]
Ofahoma is a name derived from the Choctaw language meaning "Red Dog"; this name most likely was applied to a local Choctaw warrior. [3]
The community is located on the Yockanookany River and in 1900 had a population of 106. [4]
A post office operated under the name Ofahoma from 1866 to 1982. [5]