Oil City is an unincorporated community located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. Oil City is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Anding, 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Tinsley and approximately 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Bentonia.
Oil City, Mississippi | |
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![]() ![]() Oil City, Mississippi ![]() ![]() Oil City, Mississippi | |
Coordinates: 32°41′28″N 90°26′02″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Yazoo |
Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 39040 |
Area code(s) | 662 |
GNIS feature ID | 675147[1] |
Oil City has a zip code of 39040.[citation needed]
In 1939, the Tinsley Oil Field was discovered west of the settlement, which prompted a minor oil boom. In Oil City, "streets and commercial buildings" were "sold to optimistic business interests and speculators." However, development never materialized.[2]
Residents are within the Yazoo County School District. Residents are zoned to Yazoo County Middle School and Yazoo County High School.
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County seat: Yazoo City | ||
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