Tyro, Mississippi
Tyro, Mississippi | ||
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ZIP code 38668 | ||
Area code | 662 | |
GNIS feature ID | 679019[1] |
Tyro is an unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Tyro is approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of Looxahoma and approximately 12 miles (19 km) south-southeast of Independence.
Tyro is the birthplace of singer Al Hibbler, who produced multiple best selling songs.
Tyro's name originated from the English word tyro, which also means "beginner" or "novice".[2][3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tyro, Mississippi
- ^ "tyro". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ISBN 9780873513968.