Greenwood Springs, Mississippi
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
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Greenwood Springs is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi. Greenwood Springs is located east of Amory on U.S. Route 278.
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| Coordinates: 33°53′13″N 88°18′32″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38848 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 670727[1] |
History
Greenwood Springs is named for the nearby mineral spring, which is in turn named for Thomas Greenwood, who moved to the area from Alabama in 1821.[2][3] Multiple hotels have existed near the springs to allow visitors to take part in the purported healing qualities of the mineral springs. The community was also once home to a sawmill and school.[3]
Greenwood Springs is located along the BNSF Railway.[4]
Greenwood Springs is served by the Greenwood Springs Community Center.[5]
A post office first began operating under the name Greenwood Springs in 1896.[6]
Natural gas is collected at the Greenwood Springs Field near Greenwood Springs.[7]
