Wren, Mississippi
Wren is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi.
Location of Wren, Mississippi
Wren is sited at 33°58′18″N 88°35′59″W between Amory and Okolona. According to the United States Geological Survey, a variant name is Wrens.
New Wren is located at 33°58′18″N 88°36′48″W on U.S. Route 45 (US 45), near its intersection with US 278.
Wren was hit by a EF3 tornado on March 24, 2023. Prior to impacting Wren, the tornado struck Amory.[1] An A 172-year-old church was demolished during the storms.[2] There were two fatalities, along with a serious injury that occurred during the tornadic event.[3]
References
- "ArcGIS Web Application". apps.dat.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- "172-year-old church in Wren is demolished in storms". Home - WCBI TV | Your News Leader. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- WLBT Staff. "Father and 1-year-old daughter confirmed dead from Mississippi tornado". WTOK. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
Sources
- "Wren". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2006-04-14.
- "New Wren". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2006-04-14.
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