Bywy, Mississippi
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
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Bywy is an unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States. Variant names are "Biwyah" and "Wise Store".[1]
Bywy, Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 33°26′14″N 89°14′28″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Choctaw |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 667894 |
History
A post office called Bywy was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community takes its name from Bywy Creek.[3]