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Wahalak is remote even by [[Kemper County]] standards, being in the near-geographic center of [[Meridian, Mississippi]] and [[Columbus, Mississippi]]. The nearest theatres, fast-food restaurant or shopping malls are more than 45 miles away. |
Wahalak is remote even by [[Kemper County]] standards, being in the near-geographic center of [[Meridian, Mississippi]] and [[Columbus, Mississippi]]. The nearest theatres, fast-food restaurant or shopping malls are more than 45 miles away. |
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Core samples taken from Wahalak have recently been used by geologists to reconstruct past periods of [[climate change]]. |
[Core samples] taken from Wahalak have recently been used by geologists to reconstruct past periods of [[climate change]]. |
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Revision as of 01:26, 6 June 2005
Wahalak (Choctaw language, meaning "running water") is a small hamlet located in Kemper County, Mississippi and is home to over 50 people and 14 dogs. It is best known as the temporary hideout of fugative Kenny Wagner, who was on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in the 1950's. Formerly the site of a train depot and post office, the population declined rapidly after its busy illegal spirits industry withered. Its last Postmistress was Allene Bruton, who also ran a small general store. Today it has two churches and one restaurant.
Wahalak is remote even by Kemper County standards, being in the near-geographic center of Meridian, Mississippi and Columbus, Mississippi. The nearest theatres, fast-food restaurant or shopping malls are more than 45 miles away.
[Core samples] taken from Wahalak have recently been used by geologists to reconstruct past periods of climate change.
External links
- History of Wahalak from RootsWeb
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