Named for a nearby grove of hickory trees, Hickory Flat, Mississippi is a small town in Benton County, situated within the Holly Springs National Forest. The town was incorporated in 1874. Exit 48 of US Route 78 leads through the center of town, following the former route of US 78. Along US Route 78, Holly Springs is about twenty miles northwest of Hickory Flat, while Memphis, Tennessee is sixty-five miles northwest. New Albany is fourteen miles southeast, and Tupelo is forty-two miles southeast. Other nearby communities include Myrtle, Potts Camp, and Winborn, Bethel, Bethlehem, Blue Mountain, Cornersville, and Darden.
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First Baptist Church of Hickory Flat
The Southern Baptist congregation meets at its facilities in Hickory Flat, Mississippi. An overview of its missions and ministries to children, youth and senior adults are put forward, and a calendar of events, service schedules, staff contacts and office hours are published to the site.
http://www.hickoryflatfbc.org/
Offering comprehensive health services to families and individuals in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, the clinic is located on Oak Street. An overview of the facilities and its services, clinic hours, appointment policies, and contacts are posted to the site, and appointments may be requested online.
http://hickoryflatclinic.samsbiz.com/
The Hickory Flat branch of the Benton County Library System is located on Spruce Street in Hickory Flat, Mississippi. A map showing its location, its hours of operation, and an overview of its programs and services are presented, and an online catalog of books and other resources, databases, and online services are included.
http://benton.lib.ms.us/hickory-flat
Situated in Hickory Flat, Benton County, Mississippi, the cemetery was established in 1868. A list of people interred at the cemetery is presented, along with dates of birth and death, other statistics and information, photographs of the grounds and individual memorial stones. Additional photos and information may be uploaded by visitors to the site.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=61650
The congregation meets at its facilities on Highway 5 in the town of Hickory Flat, Mississippi. Directions, worship services, and a calendar of events are published to the site, an overview of its programs and ministries are presented, and sermon video is available. Prayer requests may be made through the site.
http://www.mypinegrove.com/
