Carthage, Mississippi
The city of Carthage is the county seat of Leake County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 5,075 at the 2010 census.
Carthage, Mississippi | |
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Leake County Courthouse in Carthage | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Carthage, Mississippi | |
Carthage, Mississippi Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 32°44′29″N 89°32′6″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Laurie Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.34 sq mi (24.19 km2) |
| • Land | 9.29 sq mi (24.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,901 |
| • Density | 527.39/sq mi (203.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 39051 |
| Area code | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-11780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0668123 |
| Website | www |
Carthage is home to the Carthage Historic District including the Leake County Courthouse, a Mississippi Landmark. The largest chicken processing plant in the world is located in Carthage.
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