Crenshaw, Mississippi — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Crenshaw, Quitman County.
| City | Crenshaw |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Quitman |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.502606 |
| Longitude | -90.198704 |
| Population | 628 |
| Density | 634.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crenshaw, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Crenshaw is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Crenshaw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |