Caledonia Mississippi Map

About Caledonia, Mississippi

Caledonia is a locality in Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,414. The population density is 175.4 people per km². Caledonia is located at 33.6829°N, 88.3245°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39740.

Caledonia rests within a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile bottomlands, where the earth exhales a rich, loamy scent after a summer rain. It lies 32.7 miles east-north-east of Starkville, MS (from Starkville, MS: bearing 60°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-north-east of Columbus AFB. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing dome, painted with hues of bruised violet and molten gold as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the fields of cotton and corn. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel, their leaves whispering secrets to the warm, humid breeze that carries the distant hum of cicadas. The air itself seems to hold a certain stillness, a quiet dignity that speaks of generations who have known this land intimately, their lives bound to the turning of seasons and the bounty of the soil. The history of Caledonia is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Lowndes County, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of farms that have sustained families for over a century. The fertile ground, once home to vast plantations, now supports a diversified agricultural economy, with cotton still a prominent crop alongside soybeans and cattle. The local character is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land, a spirit fostered by the generations who have worked this earth. While not a place of grand monuments, Caledonia’s charm lies in its unassuming authenticity, in the weathered barns that dot the landscape and the unhurried rhythm of life that continues to unfold under the expansive Southern sky.

About This Caledonia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Caledonia, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.682892, -88.324481. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Caledonia and Lowndes County.

Detailed location data for Caledonia includes the ZIP code (39740), telephone area code (662), county seat of Lowndes County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Lowndes County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Caledonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.