Crenshaw Mississippi Map

About Crenshaw, Mississippi

Crenshaw is a locality in Quitman County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 628. The population density is 634.1 people per km². Crenshaw is located at 34.5026°N, 90.1987°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38621.

Crenshaw rises from the fertile Mississippi Delta, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and ochre under a sky that often hangs heavy with the promise of summer rain. It lies 32.6 miles south-south-west of Horn Lake, MS (from Horn Lake, MS: bearing 197°T), and is situated 15.3 miles west-south-west of Senatobia. The land here is a testament to the slow, persistent work of water and time, its terrain a gentle flattening that stretches towards horizons softened by distant stands of pine and oak. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, carries a stillness that allows the distant rumble of a passing train or the sharp call of a kingfisher to echo with surprising clarity. In the late afternoon, sunlight bleeds through the leaves of ancient pecan trees, casting shifting patterns of gold upon weathered clapboard homes and the occasional porch swing that sways with a quiet, almost mournful grace. The story of Crenshaw is deeply entwined with the rich soil that surrounds it, a legacy born from the agricultural heart of the Delta. Cotton once reigned supreme, its white bloom a familiar sight across these low-lying fields, and while its dominance has waned, farming remains the lifeblood, with soybeans and corn now sharing the bounty. The railroad, a vital artery in days past, still hums with occasional traffic, a reminder of the connection to markets and a world beyond these quiet streets. Generations have lived and worked here, their lives shaped by the predictable cycles of planting and harvest, fostering a character that is both resilient and deeply rooted, a quiet pride in the enduring spirit of Crenshaw.

About This Crenshaw Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crenshaw, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.502606, -90.198704. 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 Crenshaw and Quitman County.

Detailed location data for Crenshaw includes the ZIP code (38621), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Quitman County (Marks), and school district assignment (North Panola 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 Crenshaw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.