Becker, Mississippi
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Becker, Mississippi | ||
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ZIP code 38825 | ||
Area code | 662 | |
GNIS feature ID | 666738[1] |
Becker (also known as Howells Crossing[1]) is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi.
History
Becker is located along the BNSF Railway and Mississippi Highway 25.[2]
Becker is served by the Becker Community Center.[3]
The Monroe County Advanced Learning Center, part of the Monroe County School District, is located in Becker.[4]
A post office first began operations under the name Becker in 1928.[5]
The Becker Corner Notch, a provisional projectile point type found at the Hester Site, is named for Becker.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Becker". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Howe, Tony. "Becker, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Community Centers". www.monroems.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "About the District". www.mcsd.us. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Becker Corner Notch". www.projectilepoints.net. Retrieved August 25, 2023.