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Acona, Mississippi
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 Acona, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Acona, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38923
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 666139 |
Acona is an unincorporated community located in Holmes County, Mississippi. Acona is located on Mississippi Highway 17 and is approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Lexington and approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Black Hawk.
History
Acona appears to be a name derived from the Choctaw language, but its meaning is uncertain. Some sources say Acona is derived from a Native American word of exclamation, similar to "whoa!" in English. A post office called Acona was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1911. Acona was once home to a stage coach stop, tanyard, cotton gin, and millinery store.
The Acona Church, Cemetery, and School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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