Chiwapa, Mississippi
Chiwapa is an unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
History
The community takes its name from Chiwapa Creek, which flows near the town site. A post office called Chiwapa was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chiwapa, Mississippi
- ^ Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 24. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City |  | |
| Towns | ||
| CDP | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
 | This Pontotoc County, Mississippi state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |