Becker, Mississippi
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
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Becker (also known as Howells Crossing[1]) is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi.
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| Coordinates: 33°55′59″N 88°28′52″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38825 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 666738[1] |
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]
