Coila, Mississippi

Coila is an unincorporated community located in Carroll County, Mississippi. Coila is situated approximately 9 miles south of Carrollton on Highway 17. Coila is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area and its ZIP code is 38923.

"Coila" is a Choctaw phrase which translates to "panther comes there".^[1]

Notable citizens

Blues guitarist Brewer Phillips.

References

↑ Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. UP of Mississippi. ISBN 9781604734836. Retrieved 6 March 2013.

Municipalities and communities of Carroll County, Mississippi, United States

County seats: Carrollton and Vaiden

Towns	Carrollton North Carrollton Vaiden

Unincorporated communities	Avalon Black Hawk Coila McCarley Teoc Valley Hill

Coordinates: 33°23′43″N 89°58′16″W / 33.39528°N 89.97111°W / 33.39528; -89.97111

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