Pinola, Mississippi
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Pinola, Mississippi | |
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  Pinola, Mississippi  Pinola, Mississippi | |
| Coordinates: 31°52′38″N 89°57′43″W / 31.87722°N 89.96194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Simpson |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 39149 |
| Area codes | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 675921[1] |
Pinola is an unincorporated community in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States.[1] Its zip code is 39149.[2]
Pinola is named for the surrounding pine forests. Many of the building in Pinola was constructed from buildings that were moved from nearby Westville. The town was partially destroyed by a fire in 1912.[3]
Pinola is located on the former Illinois Central Railroad and was incorporated on November 9, 1903.[4]
In 1906, Pinola had a population of 300, two sawmills, a cotton gin, several stores, a school, and a bank, The Pinola Bank.[5]
