Philadelphia, Mississippi, also known as Filadel'fija, is a town in Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States. Located at latitude 32.7715200 and longitude -89.1167300 in the America/Chicago timezone, Philadelphia has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The town's history dates back to the 1830s, when it was founded by settlers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia has a rich heritage, including its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad during the American Civil War.
Numerology for Philadelphia, Mississippi, United States
Chaldean Name Number
45 => 9
Pythagorean Name Number
11
Top 10 Common & Popular Names in Philadelphia, Mississippi, United States
Famous Persons from Philadelphia, Mississippi, United States
- Jarquez Hunter - Born on December 29, 2002 - American football player
- Michael Wilson Hardy - Born on September 13, 1990 - Musician - Songwriter of the Year (2022) | Artist-Songwriter of the Year (2023)
- Josh Boyd - Born on August 3, 1989 - American football player
- Shadrick McAfee - Born on September 22, 1974 - American football player
- Fred McAfee - Born on June 20, 1968 - American football player - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
- Marcus Dupree - Born on May 22, 1964 - American football player, and Professional wrestler - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
- C. Scott Bounds - Born on February 12, 1962 - Politician
- Marty Stuart - Born on September 30, 1958 - Mandolinist, Musician, Singer-songwriter, and Singer - Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
- Terry C. Burton - Born on January 31, 1956 - Politician
- Dick Molpus - Born on September 7, 1949 - Businessperson
- Mike Dennis - Born on July 22, 1944 - American football player - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
- Stan Frazier - Born on August 16, 1937 - Professional wrestler, Amateur wrestler, and Actor (died: July 1, 1992)
- Billy Cannon - Born on August 2, 1937 - American football player, and Dentist - Heisman Trophy (died: May 20, 2018)
- Otis Rush - Born on April 29, 1935 - Guitarist, Songwriter, Musician, and Singer - Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album (died: September 29, 2018)
- Glen Deweese - Born on January 5, 1932 - Convenience store owner, and Politician (died: September 27, 2001)
- Roosevelt Calbert - Born on November 13, 1931 - Mathematician, and Physicist (died: June 7, 2018)
- Iris Kelso - Born on December 10, 1926 - Journalist - Louisiana Center for Women and Government Hall of Fame | Peabody Awards (died: November 2, 2003)
- Phillip Martin - Born on March 13, 1926 - Politician (died: February 4, 2010)
- Edgar Ray Killen - Born on January 17, 1925 - Pastor (died: January 11, 2018)
- J. T. "Blondy" Black - Born on August 20, 1920 - American football player, and Baseball player - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (died: May 4, 2000)
- Devone Payne - Born on November 14, 1913 - Head coach - ULM Sports Hall of Fame (2007) | Louisiana High School Athletic Association (1992) (died: March 20, 1958)
- W. Arthur Winstead - Born on January 6, 1904 - Car dealer, School superintendent, and Politician (died: March 14, 1995)
- L. Douglas McDonald - Born on May 25, 1903 - Politician (died: October 27, 1980)
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