Australia, Mississippi facts for kids
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Former town
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 Australia
Location in Mississippi
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Australia (also Australia Landing) is a former town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Australia was located on the Mississippi River.
History
Andrew Jackson Donelson, a planter, purchased 1,579 acres (639 ha) of land at Australia in 1857.
Australia had a post office from 1858 to 1908.
The population was 38 in 1900.
The "Cessions Towhead Chute", a cutoff constructed on the Mississippi River, left Australia situated on a narrow channel no longer used for navigation.
Nothing remains of the settlement.
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