Thorn, Mississippi | |
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Coordinates: 33°56′33″N 89°06′09″W / 33.94250°N 89.10250°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Chickasaw |
Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 662 |
GNIS feature ID | 678719 [1] |
Thorn, also known as Flatwoods, is an unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States. [1]
Thorn is named for the first postmaster, William Thorn. [2] A post office operated under the name Thorn from 1892 to 1971. [3]
Thorn was once home to a school and general store. [4]