Glen Mississippi Map

About Glen, Mississippi

Glen is a locality in Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 401. The population density is 31.4 people per km². Glen is located at 34.8585°N, 88.4199°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38846.

Glen unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the rich, dark earth speaks of a long agricultural past. It lies 20.2 miles south-south-west of Hardin, TN (from Hardin, TN: bearing 209°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-east of Corinth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid air, seems to linger, casting a soft, golden haze over the scattered farmhouses and the dense stands of oak and pine that fringe the fields. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the sweet, decaying perfume of fallen leaves, especially potent after a summer shower. The terrain here is not dramatic, but it possesses a quiet resilience, the land shaped by the patient work of generations who have coaxed sustenance from its embrace. This corner of Alcorn County carries the quiet imprint of its history, a place where the echoes of cotton cultivation and small-scale farming still resonate. The local economy, once deeply tied to the land, now sees a more diversified pulse, with residents finding work in nearby manufacturing and service industries, though the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency remains evident in the well-tended gardens and the occasional roadside produce stand. Glen’s character is one of understated persistence, a community built on the sturdy foundation of its past, where the slow, deliberate pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the changing seasons and the enduring strength of neighborly bonds.

About This Glen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glen, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.8585, -88.4199. 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 Glen and Alcorn County.

Detailed location data for Glen includes the ZIP code (38846), telephone area code (662), county seat of Alcorn County (Corinth), and school district assignment (Alcorn 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 Glen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.