Wren, (also known as Wrens), is an

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in Monroe County,

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. Wren is located between Amory and Okolona. The nearby community of New Wren is located on U.S. Route 45 (US 45), near its intersection with US 278.

History

In 1900, Wren had three stores and a high school. A post office operated under the name Wren from 1900 to 1904. The Wren Lookout Tower is listed on the

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. The community is served by two

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s. Wren was hit by a fast-moving EF3 tornado on March 24, 2023. Prior to impacting Wren, the tornado struck Amory. A 172-year-old church was demolished during the storms. There were two fatalities, along with a serious injury that occurred during the tornadic event. The Wren Field is a

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field located in Wren.

Notable person

* John Johnson, former member of the

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and the

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References

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