Deovolente, Mississippi
# Deovolente, Mississippi

Deovolente is an unincorporated community located in Humphreys County, Mississippi. Deovolente is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Belzoni.

## History

The name Deovolante comes from the Latin phrase "Deo volente", which means God willing. The community was founded by African-Americans.

The Deovolante Museum, which contains artifacts from the communities history, is housed in a room at O.M. McNair Upper Elementary School in Belzoni.

A post office operated under the name Deovolante from 1878 to 1928.

Prior to the creation of Humphreys County, Deovolante was located in Washington County.

## Notable person

* Alyce Clarke, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
