Ofahoma, Mississippi
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
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Ofahoma is an unincorporated community in Leake County, Mississippi, United States. Ofahoma is located along Mississippi Highway 16 9.75 miles (15.69 km) west of Carthage.[2]
Ofahoma, Mississippi | |
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  Ofahoma, Mississippi Location within Mississippi  Ofahoma, Mississippi Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 32°42′26″N 89°42′02″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692122[1] |
History
Ofahoma is a name derived from the Choctaw language meaning "Red Dog"; this name most likely was applied to a local Choctaw warrior.[3]
The community is located on the Yockanookany River and in 1900 had a population of 106.[4]
A post office operated under the name Ofahoma from 1866 to 1982.[5]
