Cohay, Mississippi
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Cohay is an unincorporated community in Smith County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.[1]
History
The community derives its name from alteration of the last two syllables of nearby Oakohay Creek.[2] A post office called Cohay was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1937.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cohay, Mississippi
- ^ Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
31°55′42″N 89°35′49″W / 31.92833°N 89.59694°W
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