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City	McComb
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Pike County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	31.244474
Longitude	-90.471593
Population	12,413
Density	406.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	39648, 39649
Area Code	228
County Seat	Magnolia
School District	McComb School District

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About McComb, Mississippi

McComb is a locality in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 12,413. The population density is 406.8 people per km². McComb is located at 31.2445°N, 90.4716°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. McComb is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 39648, 39649.

McComb anchors the landscape where the land shifts into a quiet, verdant expanse of pine woods and rolling timber country. It lies 23.2 miles south of Brookhaven, MS (from Brookhaven, MS: bearing 182°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north of Magnolia. Town Creek carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters moving with a steady, unassuming purpose that defines the local topography. Only fifteen miles to the east, the silhouette of Hope Hill rises against the horizon, providing a distant landmark for those traversing the surrounding fields. Lake Tangipahoa sits just five miles away, its surface often reflecting the heavy, humid stillness that characterizes the afternoons in this part of the state. Despite its inland position, the air here carries a weight of moisture and earth, grounding McComb firmly within the inland geography of the region.

McComb emerged from the expansion of the railroad, which transformed the local economy from scattered agricultural pursuits into a hub of commerce and transit. The steady hum of industry became the heartbeat of the place, with the repair shops and rail yards dictating the schedule of daily life for generations. Even as the reliance on the train lines shifted, the spirit of labor and craftsmanship remained, shaping the way people here value their work and their neighbors. Small businesses and local enterprises continue to sustain the economy, drawing on the resilience that seems built into the very soil. This history ensures that McComb maintains a character defined by persistence and a pragmatic approach to the changing tides of the modern world.

Cultural identity in McComb thrives on the traditions of Southern life, where the slow, deliberate pace of conversation reveals the depth of the local experience. The community cherishes its shared spaces and the markers of its heritage, which provide a sense of continuity amidst the quiet evolution of the decades. Notable figures like Bo Diddley, who spent his formative years in the area, left an indelible mark on the sound and soul of the region, influencing the broader cultural landscape far beyond these borders. Annual gatherings and local festivals bring residents together, highlighting the connections that hold the people of McComb in a tight, supportive circle. Walking the streets at dusk, one notices how the fading light catches the brickwork and the overhanging trees, revealing a quiet beauty that persists regardless of the hour.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Douglas Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 180° S
Edgewood Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 035° NE
Mccomb Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 106° E
Percy Quinn State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 208° SW
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.8 mi, 177° S · 20k acres
Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash Site Monument (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 212° SW
Tangipahoa River (State Conservation Area) — 16.9 mi, 177° S
Homochitto National Forest (National Forest) — 19.1 mi, 310° NW · 192k acres
Private (State Conservation Area) — 21.4 mi, 287° W
Homochitto Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 25.4 mi, 304° NW · 66 acres
Lawrence County Regional History Museum (Museum) — 30.3 mi, 045° NE
James S. George Overlook (Viewpoint) — 30.4 mi, 045° NE
Lake Lincoln State Park (State Park) — 30.5 mi, 015° N
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 52.7 mi, 135° SE · 73k acres
Emerald Mound (Historic Ruins) — 53.1 mi, 301° NW
Elizabeth Female Academy (Attraction) — 53.6 mi, 295° NW
Grand Village of the Natchez (Historic Ruins) — 56.9 mi, 290° W
Mangum Site (Attraction) — 57.5 mi, 334° NW
Irwin Russell Memorial Museum (Museum) — 57.6 mi, 329° NW
Zachary High School Football Stadium (Stadium) — 57.7 mi, 225° SW
Sunken Trace (Attraction) — 57.7 mi, 331° NW
Melrose (Attraction) — 57.8 mi, 291° W
Zachary Train Depot (Museum) — 57.8 mi, 225° SW
Forks of the Road (Monument) — 57.9 mi, 292° W
Ken Beesley, Sr. Field (Stadium) — 58.5 mi, 292° W
Martin Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 58.8 mi, 291° W
Vidalia Riverfront Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 60.2 mi, 292° W
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 60.6 mi, 141° SE · 9,317 acres
Baton Rouge Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 62.3 mi, 221° SW
Louisiana Mud Painting Gallery (Public Artwork) — 62.8 mi, 210° SW

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