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Zero, Mississippi
Zero, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Zero, Mississippi
Zero, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Zero, Mississippi is located in the United States
Zero, Mississippi
Zero, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Lauderdale
Elevation
449 ft (137 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39301
Area code(s) 601
GNIS feature ID 692337

Zero is an unincorporated community located in central Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States, located approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southeast of Meridian near U.S. Route 45 and is part of Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Zero was first known as "Pleasant Hill", and settlers were noted there as early as 1841.

In 1900, Zero had a population of 50. Zero's post office was discontinued in 1905.

The Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department is located in Zero. A recreation center is also located there.

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