Georgetown Mississippi Map

About Georgetown, Mississippi

Georgetown is a locality in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 220. The population density is 161.3 people per km². Georgetown is located at 31.8715°N, 90.1645°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39078.

Georgetown unfolds across the rolling terrain of Copiah County, where the land slopes with a gentle persistence toward the Pearl River. It lies 27.9 miles south of Pearl, MS (from Pearl, MS: bearing 184°T), and is situated 13.8 miles south-east of Crystal Springs. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles warmed by the sun. Cypress knees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the edges of sluggish bayous that mirror the sky in their dark, still waters, while broader fields, softened by the haze of distance, hint at the agricultural heart beating beneath the surface. The character of Georgetown is one of quiet endurance, a place where the passage of seasons feels as fundamental as the slow creep of vines up weathered fence posts. The history of Georgetown is intertwined with the fertile soil and the ever-present water, its economy long anchored by the cultivation of cotton and timber. Remnants of its past whisper in the older architectural styles, a subtle testament to generations who shaped this land. Today, while agriculture remains a significant thread, the rhythm of Georgetown is also influenced by the small businesses that line its main thoroughfares, catering to the needs of a close-knit populace. The nearby Pearl River, a vital artery in its development, continues to offer both practical utility and a serene backdrop, its waters reflecting the enduring spirit of this Mississippi locality.

About This Georgetown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Georgetown, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.871548, -90.16453. 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 Georgetown and Copiah County.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (39078), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Copiah County (Hazlehurst), and school district assignment (Copiah 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 Georgetown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.