Alcorn County
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Hightown, Mississippi

Alcorn County

(submitted by Gerald & Tammy Westmoreland)



Hightown was formed in 1839, twelve miles southwest of Corinth, being named for its elevated position.


Hightown never had a post office - the mail was delivered from Kossuth. A Mr. Shadburn donated land for an early scholl for the town.




GPS: 34.821199, -88.670053





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