Marion Mississippi Map
Marion, 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 Marion, Lauderdale County.
Interactive Map of Marion, Mississippi
| City | Marion |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.417364 |
| Longitude | -88.647821 |
| Population | 2,030 |
| Density | 217.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Marion, Mississippi
Marion is a locality in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,030. The population density is 217.2 people per km². Marion is located at 32.4174°N, 88.6478°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39342.
Marion rests in a landscape where the land gently sighs towards the horizon, a place of soft greens and muted earth tones. It lies 4.9 miles north-east of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 42°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east of Nellieburg. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp pine needles and rich soil, a fragrance that clings to the broad, rounded shoulders of the terrain. Fields of cotton, their bolls a promise of white against the deepening blue of the afternoon sky, stretch out like rumpled blankets, bordered by stands of oak and pine that stand sentinel against the passing years. The light at dusk, a painterly wash of rose and amber, settles over Marion, softening the edges of houses and blurring the outlines of distant trees, imbuing the quiet hours with a profound, earthy peace. Marion's story is etched into the very character of its surroundings, a narrative of agricultural endeavor and enduring spirit. This was a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictated life, where the cultivation of cotton once formed the backbone of its economy, leaving a subtle imprint on the land and its people. While the days of large-scale cotton farming have long since receded, the legacy of that agrarian past is still palpable, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy now draws from a more diversified base, but the deep connection to the land remains, a constant reminder of Marion's roots. Small businesses, often family-run, lend a familiar warmth to the town's core, their presence a testament to the enduring resilience of this corner of Lauderdale County.
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About This Marion Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Marion, 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 Marion and Lauderdale County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Marion 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 Marion 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. |
