Tuscola, Mississippi
Tuscola is an unincorporated community in Leake County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.[1]
History
A post office was established at Tuscola in 1872, and remained in operation until 1924.[2] The community derives its name from the first three syllables of Tuscolameta Creek, which flows near the site.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tuscola
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tuscola Post Office (historical)
- Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 125. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
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