Skene, Mississippi

About Skene

Set in the western part of Mississippi, Skene is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Skene is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.12 square miles.

📰 Skene News Today

• Donald Lamar Vineyard Obituary Jul 20, 2026 Ott & Lee Funeral Homes · Jul 20
• Myrtis Wadsworth Obituary (1939 - 2026) - Hernando, MS - WMC Legacy obituary · Jul 7
• Deborah "Debbie" Kaye Duncan Mann Obituary | Waller Funeral Home | Oxford, MS Tribute Archive · Jun 25
• Officials dedicate H.M. “Mack” Grimmett Memorial Highway in Boyle Mississippi.gov · Dec 13
• Guy Ann Sheffield Obituary (2026) - Southaven, MS - Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home - Southaven Legacy obituary · Mar 1

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What Makes Skene Unique

• The only place in America named Skene — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in western Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

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🗺️ Map of Skene

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