Strayhorn, Mississippi
Encyclopedia
Strayhorn is an unincorporated community
along Mississippi Highway 4 in rural western Tate County
, Mississippi
, United States
. Strayhorn is located in the Memphis Metropolitan Area or Mid-South. At the 2000 census, the community had a population of 1,784. Strayhorn boasts a few businesses, including Hudspeth's Grocery, the Strayhorn Snack Bar, and a recently completed Dollar General Store. Strayhorn Baptist Church is the largest church in the community.
. Its elevation is 236 feet (72 m), and it is located at 34.6123257°N 90.1439819°W (34.6123257, -90.1439819).
Strayhorn's first mayor was Frank Bizzell, and F.E. Cotton was the first postmaster at Strayhorn's U.S. Post Office, which was closed in the 1960s when mail delivery was merged with the Senatobia Post Office. The Strayhorn community is now served by the Sarah
Post Office.
Even after Strayhorn lost its short-lived incorporated status, the first half of the 20th century saw progress for the small community. In 1932, a drainage canal was dug which converted untillable land into land fit for farming. Seven years later, the first electric lights came to Strayhorn; and 1953 saw the construction of a paved highay through the coummunity.
. The Strayhorn High School sports teams are known as the Mustangs, and the school's colors are red and blue.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
along Mississippi Highway 4 in rural western Tate County
Tate County, Mississippi
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 25,370 people, 8,850 households, and 6,717 families residing in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile . There were 9,354 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Strayhorn is located in the Memphis Metropolitan Area or Mid-South. At the 2000 census, the community had a population of 1,784. Strayhorn boasts a few businesses, including Hudspeth's Grocery, the Strayhorn Snack Bar, and a recently completed Dollar General Store. Strayhorn Baptist Church is the largest church in the community.
Geography
Strayhorn is approximately 10 miles west of the county seat of SenatobiaSenatobia, Mississippi
Senatobia is a city in and the county seat of Tate County, Mississippi, United States, and is the 15th largest municipality in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. The population was 8,165 at the 2010 census....
. Its elevation is 236 feet (72 m), and it is located at 34.6123257°N 90.1439819°W (34.6123257, -90.1439819).
History
Strayhorn became an incorporated town in 1900 and remained incorporated for nearly eight years.Strayhorn's first mayor was Frank Bizzell, and F.E. Cotton was the first postmaster at Strayhorn's U.S. Post Office, which was closed in the 1960s when mail delivery was merged with the Senatobia Post Office. The Strayhorn community is now served by the Sarah
Sarah, Mississippi
Sarah is an unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Sarah is approximately south of Savage and north of Askew along Mississippi Highway 3.Although an unincorporated community, Sarah has a post office and a zip code of 38665...
Post Office.
Even after Strayhorn lost its short-lived incorporated status, the first half of the 20th century saw progress for the small community. In 1932, a drainage canal was dug which converted untillable land into land fit for farming. Seven years later, the first electric lights came to Strayhorn; and 1953 saw the construction of a paved highay through the coummunity.
Education
Strayhorn is home to Strayhorn Elementary School and the recently added Strayhorn High School, both of which are part of the Tate County School DistrictTate County School District
The Tate County School District is a public school district based in Tate County, Mississippi .The district serves the town of Coldwater and the unincorporated communities of Sarah and Independence as well as most rural areas in Tate County.-Schools:...
. The Strayhorn High School sports teams are known as the Mustangs, and the school's colors are red and blue.