Splunge, Mississippi | |
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  Splunge  Splunge | |
| Coordinates: 33°58′08″N88°16′07″W / 33.96889°N 88.26861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 678059 [1] |
Splunge, (also known as Lannsdale or Lanndale), is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi. [1]
Splunge is located on Splunge Creek, east of Hatley and north of Greenwood Springs.
In 1900, Splunge had a population of 18. [2]
A post office operated under the name Splung from 1848 to 1867 and the name Splunge from 1881 to 1918. [3]
The Splunge Free Will Baptist Church was built in 1844 and is the oldest surviving church building in Monroe County and the oldest Free Will Baptist church in Mississippi. [4]
The Splunge Lookout Tower is listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. [5]
The community is served by two volunteer fire departments. [6]
In 1973, natural gas reserves were discovered in Splunge. [7]
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