Huntsville, Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 33°20′53″N89°27′40″W / 33.34806°N 89.46111°W Coordinates: 33°20′53″N89°27′40″W / 33.34806°N 89.46111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 671596 [1] |
Huntsville is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States. [1] [2]
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