Webb, Mississippi
| Webb, Mississippi | |
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 Location of Webb, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates: 33°56′49″N 90°20′43″W / 33.94694°N 90.34528°WCoordinates: 33°56′49″N 90°20′43″W / 33.94694°N 90.34528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tallahatchie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 587 |
| • Density | 1,380.0/sq mi (532.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 38966 |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-78480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0679411 |
Webb is a town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The population was 587 at the 2000 census.
Webb was founded circa 1880. The first post office was founded in 1880 and named Hood for one of the earlier settlers. In 1882, Judge James L.A. Webb, a Confederate veteran and a University of North Carolina graduate, operated the only store there and later the Hood Masonic Lodge was built. There was one saloon at that time called "The Razzle Dazzle". The town was incorporated in 1905.
In those days most of the groceries and necessities were brought to Hood by flat bottom boat from Sharkey, being hauled down the river from Friars Point. Cassidy Bayou was navigable then and was maintained by the government from Sharkey to Hood. The town was later renamed in honor of Judge Webb.
In July 2001, Earnestine Dixon became the first African American mayor of the town, serving one term from 2001-2005.
Marrell Dixon, the son of Earnestine Dixon, became the first person to play any type of professional sports (Semi Pro Football Memphis Panthers-2007, Tupelo Fireants (Arena Football) 2003-2004). He was also the first person from Webb to play football at Mississippi State University.
Webb is located at 33°56′49″N 90°20′43″W / 33.94694°N 90.34528°W (33.947045, -90.345304).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 587 people, 225 households, and 135 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,380.0 people per square mile (527.1/km²). There were 251 housing units at an average density of 590.1 per square mile (225.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 35.09% White, 61.33% African American, 2.04% Asian, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.
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