| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tunica |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 5.23 km² |
| Area land | 5.20 km² |
| Area water | 0.03 km² |
| Area total | 2.02 sq mi |
| Area land | 2.01 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.01 sq mi |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 73 |
| Population density | 14.03 km² |
| Population density | 36.34 sq mi |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Elevation | 184 ft |
| Coordinates | 34°31′37″N 90°27′12″W |
| ZIP code | 38626 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812746[1] |
Dundee is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States. Dundee is 12 miles (19 km) south-southwest of Tunica. Dundee has a post office with ZIP code 38626.[2]
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 73.[3]
History
The village was founded in 1884 after the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railway was built, and was originally called Carnesville, for Captain J.B. Carnes, a principal landowner in the county.
A post office was established in 1887, though a similarly-named Carnesville required a change of names. "Dundee" was selected from a list. Dundee was incorporated in 1920 by Gubernatorial (Governor's) Proclamation.[4]
Dundee served as a transportation hub, and a railroad depot was built circa 1895. Blues musician W. C. Handy once played on the depot's wooden platform as crowds danced. In 2011, the depot—the last in Tunica County—was moved to Robinsonville, where it was restored and made into a visitors center.[5] The "Highway 61 North" Mississippi Blues Trail marker is located in front of the depot.
Education
Residents are a part of the Tunica County School District.[6] Zoned schools include Dundee Elementary School,[7] Tunica Middle School, and Rosa Fort High School.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[8] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 4 | 5.48% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 68 | 93.15% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1 | 1.37% |
| Total | 73 | 100.00% |
Notable people
- Sam Carr, drummer for The Jelly Roll Kings; raised in Dundee.[9]
- Dub Garrett, American football player[10]
- Oliver Sain, musician.[11]
References
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- ^ "Free ZIP Code Lookup with area code, county, geocode, MSA/PMSA, population.". Zipinfo.com. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "Dundee CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "Communities of Tunica County, Mississippi". MSGenWeb. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
- ^ "It's the End of the Line for 116-Year-Old Depot". The Commercial Appeal. Jan 20, 2011.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tunica County, MS". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-07-31. - Text list
- ^ "header_1536796424_.jpg Archived 2016-01-19 at the Wayback Machine." Dundee Elementary School. Retrieved on August 11, 2011. "12910 Old Hwy 61 South Dundee, MS 38626"
- ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Dundee CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau
- ^ "Sam Carr Obituary". Legacy.com
- ^ "BILL GARRETT". Profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ Wilmes, Chrissy (June 23, 2010). "Filmographer Ron Butts Finds a Worthy Subject in Oliver Sain". Riverfront Times.
