Acona is an unincorporated community located in Holmes County, Mississippi. Acona is located on Mississippi Highway 17 and is approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Lexington and approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Black Hawk.
History
Acona appears to be a name derived from the Choctaw language, but its meaning is uncertain.[2] Some sources say Acona is derived from a Native American word of exclamation, similar to "whoa!" in English.[3] A post office called Acona was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1911.[4] Acona was once home to a stage coach stop, tanyard, cotton gin, and millinery store.[3]
The Acona Church, Cemetery, and School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acona, Mississippi
- ^ Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 3. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form". National Register of Historic Places. Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Acona Church and School, Holmes County". Mississippi Preservation. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
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