Meadville Mississippi Map

About Meadville, Mississippi

Meadville is a locality in Franklin County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 535. The population density is 194.5 people per km². Meadville is located at 31.4724°N, 90.8968°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39653.

Meadville rests in a hollow of the Mississippi landscape, where the earth dips and rises in gentle swells that cradle the small community. It lies 64.0 miles north of Central, LA (from Central, LA: bearing 7°T), and is situated 2.8 miles west-north-west of Bude. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a distinct humidity, thick with the scent of pine and damp soil, a fragrance that clings to the weathered wood of the houses and the broad green leaves of the magnolia trees. Oak and hickory trees stand sentinel, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the Deep South, a light that seems to soften the edges of the world and lend a quiet dignity to the unpretentious buildings. The land itself, a patchwork of cultivated fields and dense, shadowed woodlands, suggests a long history of human endeavor intertwined with the enduring power of nature. The roots of Meadville run deep into the fertile soil, its economy once tethered to the bounty of cotton and timber that defined this part of Franklin County. Though the grand plantations of the past have largely receded into memory, the echoes of that era persist in the enduring spirit of resilience and self-reliance that characterizes its residents. Today, the hum of small businesses and the steady rhythm of local agriculture still form the heartbeat of Meadville, a place where neighborly connections hold a tangible weight. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer quiet pockets of natural beauty, their slow-moving currents reflecting the sky and providing a tranquil counterpoint to the daily routines that unfold in Meadville.

About This Meadville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meadville, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.472393, -90.896768. 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 Meadville and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Meadville includes the ZIP code (39653), telephone area code (228), county seat of Franklin County (Meadville), and school district assignment (Franklin 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 Meadville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.