Stanton, Mississippi
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
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Stanton is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Mississippi. It is the nearest community to Emerald Mound site, a National Historic Landmark.
Stanton, Mississippi | |
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  Stanton, Mississippi Location within Mississippi  Stanton, Mississippi Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 31°36′58″N 91°14′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 694882[1] |
History
Stanton is located on a branch of the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad.[2] A post office operated under the name Stanton from 1884 to 1955.[3]