Hazlehurst Mississippi Map
Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, Copiah County.
Interactive Map of Hazlehurst, Mississippi
| City | Hazlehurst |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Copiah |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.860438 |
| Longitude | -90.395926 |
| Population | 3,520 |
| Density | 309.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Hazlehurst is a locality in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,520. The population density is 309.1 people per km². Hazlehurst is located at 31.8604°N, 90.3959°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39083.
Hazlehurst rests in the soft, rolling heart of Copiah County, where the land exhales a verdant breath under a wide Mississippi sky. It lies 32.5 miles south-south-west of Pearl, MS (from Pearl, MS: bearing 208°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-west of Crystal Springs. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes, a landscape sculpted not by dramatic peaks but by the slow, patient work of water and time, creating fertile hollows and broad, sun-drenched fields. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of storytellers, stand sentinel over pastures and pecan groves, their leaves rustling with secrets carried on the humid air. The character of Hazlehurst is one of quiet persistence, a place where the days unfold with a measured grace, marked by the distant hum of tractors and the occasional, friendly wave from a passing car. The history of Hazlehurst is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the railroad that once thrummed through its center, a vital artery connecting it to the wider world. Originally settled by families drawn to the rich agricultural opportunities, the economy has long been rooted in the cultivation of cotton, corn, and more recently, a thriving pecan industry that lends a sweet, nutty perfume to the autumn air. The town carries the echoes of its past in the weathered brick of its older buildings and in the enduring spirit of its people, many of whom trace their lineage back generations. While no grand universities or bustling ports define Hazlehurst, its distinctive charm lies in its unpretentious authenticity, a place where community gatherings are as natural as the slow rise of the sun over the eastern horizon, bathing the sleepy streets in a warm, golden light.
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About This Hazlehurst Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst and Copiah County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst 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. |
