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Oil City, Mississippi

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In 1939, the Tinsley Oil Field was discovered west of the settlement, which prompted a minor
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oil City, Mississippi
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Unincorporated communities in Yazoo County, Mississippi
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Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
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and approximately 8 miles (13 km) northwest of
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Tinsley Field 1939 – 1974: A Commemorative Bulletin
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Unincorporated community
Oil City, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Oil City, Mississippi is located in the United States
32°41′28″N 90°26′02″W / 32.69111°N 90.43389°W / 32.69111; -90.43389
Country
State
Mississippi
County
Yazoo
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
662
GNIS
unincorporated community
Yazoo County
Mississippi
Anding
Tinsley
Bentonia
zip code
oil boom
Yazoo County School District
Yazoo County High School
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oil City, Mississippi
"Tinsley Field"

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