Fayette Mississippi Map

About Fayette, Mississippi

Fayette is a locality in Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,691. The population density is 526.1 people per km². Fayette is located at 31.7116°N, 91.0607°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39069.

Fayette rests in the embrace of southwestern Mississippi, where the land begins to soften its edges, rolling gently towards the Mississippi Delta. It lies 61.4 miles south-west of Clinton, MS (from Clinton, MS: bearing 225°T), and is situated 17.8 miles south-south-west of Port Gibson. Here, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable presence that clings to the skin. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like arthritic fingers, cast deep, cool shadows across the landscape, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze. The sky above is a vast, humid dome, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of an approaching thunderstorm, a dramatic prelude to the cleansing rain that will soon fall, deepening the verdant hues of the surrounding forests. The history of Fayette is etched not in grand monuments but in the very character of its people and the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots. Once a hub for cotton plantations, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring agricultural rhythms that govern life here. The local economy, though diversified in recent decades, still draws strength from the rich soil, with timber and agriculture remaining significant. Fayette holds a particular distinction as the birthplace and childhood home of the renowned blues musician, Muddy Waters, a legacy that adds a soulful resonance to its quiet existence, a reminder that even in stillness, profound artistic currents can flow.

About This Fayette Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fayette, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.711553, -91.060661. 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 Fayette and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Fayette includes the ZIP code (39069), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Jefferson County (Fayette), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Fayette is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.