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Janet's Mound
Janet's Mound, also known as site 22-Ch-520, is an archeological site in the general area of French Camp, Mississippi. Its specific location is not disclosed, but the site is more significant for its location in an area of the state which has few mounds and where little archeological research of mounds has been conducted. The mound has circumference of approximately and is from to high. It appears to have once been conical in shape but has been damaged by a pothole dug by, presumably, amateurs or professionals seeking artifacts. In 1991, an area of approximately in size including the mound was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, for its potential to yield information in the future. As of its listing date, little was known about the site, beyond that it is associated with the Woodland A woodland () is, in the broad sense, land covered with trees, or in a narrow sense, synonymous with wood (or in the U.S., the ''plurale tantum'' woods), a low-density for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Camp, Mississippi
French Camp is a town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 174 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, down from 393 in 2000 United States Census, 2000. History The town dates back to circa 1810, when a Frenchman, Louis Lefleur, established a stand or trading post and inn, on the Natchez Trace. The Choctaw natives and others in the area called it the Frenchman's Camp. Later it was shortened to French Camp. Geography French Camp is located in western Choctaw County at (33.293936, -89.400248). It is bordered to the south by Attala County, Mississippi, Attala County. The Natchez Trace Parkway passes through the town, crossing Mississippi Highway 413 just west of the center of town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which , or 0.81%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 393 people, 68 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density was 398.1 people per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |