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Bunker Hill, Mississippi
Bunker Hill, (also known as Carley[2]), is an unincorporated community in Marion County located 9.3 miles (15.0 km) miles north-northeast of Columbia on Mississippi Highway 35.[1] HistoryBunker Hill was originally known as Carley and once had a masonic lodge, school, and two stores.[2] The community eventually became known as Bunker Hill. There are two theories as to where the name Bunker Hill originated: one theory says it is named for the large hill on which the community is located.[2] Another story tells that after the community was chosen as the site to open a new school in Marion County, the citizens felt they had worked as hard "as the men did to win the Battle of Bunker Hill".[3] In 1900, Bunker Hill had a population of 32.[4] A post office operated under the name Carley from 1880 to 1907.[5] Notable person
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