Holcomb is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Grenada County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Grenada Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census the community had a population of 600. Holcomb has a post office with the ZIP Code of 38940.

History

The community was founded in 1901 on land that once was the home site of Choctaw Indian Chief Isaac Perry. Holcomb is located on the former Illinois Central Railroad. At one time, Holcomb was home to a stave factory, Munger System Gin, axe handle factory, church, saw mill, and several general stores. The Bank of Holcomb was established in 1905.

Geography

Holcomb is in western Grenada County, on the south side of the valley of the Yalobusha River. Mississippi Highways 7 and 8 pass through the community, together leading east 10 mi east to Grenada, the county seat. The two highways split in Holcomb, with Highway 7 leading southwest 23 mi to Greenwood and Highway 8 leading west 35 mi to Ruleville. Mississippi Highway 35 passes through Holcomb as well, leading south 21 mi to Carrollton and north 20 mi to Charleston. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Holcomb CDP has an area of 12.3 sqkm, all of it land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Holcomb has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Notable natives

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