Bolatusha, Mississippi

Bolatusha is an unincorporated community in Leake County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.[1]

History

The community takes its name from Bolatusha Creek, which flows near the site.[2] A post office called Bolatusha was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1940.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bolatusha, Mississippi
  2. Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 15. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 July 2019.



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