title: Deovolente, Mississippi
text: # 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
  