Monterey, Mississippi


Monterey is an unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States.

History

The settlement was named after a battle fought at Monterrey, Mexico, by soldiers returning from the Mexican–American War.
Monterey had a post office from 1847 to 1867.
The population in 1900 was 36.
Monterey Methodist Church, and the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, are both located at the settlement.