Sapa is an

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in Webster County, in the

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History

Sapa was founded in the 1880s, when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Sapa in 1889, and remained in operation until 1935. The name "Sapa" may be derived from the

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meaning "cornfield", although folk etymology holds the name is derived from a question, i.e. "Say, Pa! What are they going to name this place?"

References

Unincorporated communities in Mississippi Unincorporated communities in Webster County, Mississippi Mississippi placenames of Native American origin {{WebsterCountyMS-geo-stub