Falkner Mississippi Map

About Falkner, Mississippi

Falkner is a locality in Tippah County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 760. The population density is 59.9 people per km². Falkner is located at 34.8420°N, 88.9342°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38629.

Falkner unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the red earth, kissed by the Mississippi sun, yields to broad fields of cotton and corn. It lies 20.0 miles south-south-east of Hardeman, TN (from Hardeman, TN: bearing 166°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north of Ripley. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of time-worn storytellers, stand sentry along the country lanes, their leaves whispering secrets in the warm, humid breeze. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and freshly tilled soil, a perfume that clings to everything, softening the edges of the day. Dusk settles with a painter's touch, bleeding hues of lavender and rose across the western sky, casting long, dancing shadows that stretch from the scattered farmhouses and humble dwellings that dot the countryside. The history of Falkner is as deeply rooted as the pecan trees that line its older streets, a narrative shaped by the cycles of agriculture and the quiet perseverance of its people. Once a vital hub for cotton processing, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the weathered facades of buildings that recall a more bustling past. Today, the economy hums with a familiar, grounded rhythm, sustained by farming and small businesses that serve the surrounding communities. A distinctive character persists, a blend of Southern hospitality and a pragmatic spirit, fostering a sense of close-knit belonging. Local traditions, passed down through generations, are honored in community gatherings and the shared appreciation for the slow, steady unfolding of life in this corner of Tippah County.

About This Falkner Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Falkner, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.842038, -88.934228. 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 Falkner and Tippah County.

Detailed location data for Falkner includes the ZIP code (38629), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Tippah County (Ripley), and school district assignment (North Tippah 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 Falkner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.