List of Mississippi placenames of Native American origin

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The following list includes settlements, geographic features, and political subdivisions of Mississippi whose names are derived from Native American languages.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bogue Chitto, Mississippi</span> Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chickasawhay Creek</span> Stream in Mississippi, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Potterchitto Creek</span> Stream in Mississippi, United States

Potterchitto Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is a tributary to the Chunky River. Tributaries include Tarlow Creek and Bogue Falema Creek.

Tallabogue Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is a tributary to the Chickasawhay River.

Topisaw Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is a tributary to Bogue Chitto.

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Sources

  • Baca, Keith (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi.
  • Bright, William (2004). Native American Placenames of the United States. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN   080613576X.
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