Becker, Mississippi
Becker, Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 33°55′59″N 88°28′52″W / 33.93306°N 88.48111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38825 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 666738[1] |
Becker (also known as Howells Crossing[1]) is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi.
History
[edit]Becker is located along the BNSF Railway and Mississippi Highway 25.[2]
Becker is served by the Becker Community Center.[3]
The Monroe County Advanced Learning Center, part of the Monroe County School District, is located in Becker.[4]
A post office first began operations under the name Becker in 1928.[5]
The Becker Corner Notch, a provisional projectile point type found at the Hester Site, is named for Becker.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Becker". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Howe, Tony. "Becker, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Community Centers". www.monroems.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "About the District". www.mcsd.us. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Becker Corner Notch". www.projectilepoints.net. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
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| Footnotes | ‡This town also has portions in adjacent county or counties | |
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