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Sabougla, Mississippi

Sabougla is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States.

History

The community takes its name from Sabougla Creek, which flows near the site. A post office called Sabougla was in operation from 1873 until 1920.

Notable person

Leo Welch, a gospel blues musician and guitarist, was born at Sabouga in 1932.

References

  1. ^ "Sabougla". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  4. ^ "Leo Welch". All Music. Retrieved August 23, 2019.