Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Map
Mississippi Valley State University, 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 Mississippi Valley State University, Leflore County.
Interactive Map of Mississippi Valley State University, Mississippi
| City | Mississippi Valley State University |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Leflore |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.5172 |
| Longitude | -90.3444 |
| Population | 741 |
| Density | 161.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Mississippi Valley State University, Mississippi
Mississippi Valley State University is a locality in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 741. The population density is 161.3 people per km². Mississippi Valley State University is located at 33.5172°N, 90.3444°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38941.
Mississippi Valley State University unfolds across a landscape shaped by the generous hand of the Mississippi Delta. It lies 42.0 miles east of Greenville, MS (from Greenville, MS: bearing 80°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of Greenwood. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening cotton, a fragrance that clings to the sprawling campus and the surrounding flatlands. Live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, offer dappled shade, creating pockets of cool stillness against the broad, open sky. The terrain, a testament to the alluvial deposits of the great river, is as smooth and unbroken as a vast, green quilt, punctuated by stands of dense woodland and the occasional glint of water from slow-moving bayous. The very stillness of the place seems to encourage a contemplative mood, as if the land itself is whispering ancient secrets. The history of Mississippi Valley State University is deeply entwined with the legacy of the Delta, a region once defined by its agricultural prowess and the enduring spirit of its people. Established in the mid-20th century, it rose from the fertile soil to serve as a beacon of education and opportunity for African Americans in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The local economy, though diversified, still bears the imprint of cotton and agriculture, a rhythm that pulses through the nearby towns. Beyond the academic buildings, the campus itself is a quiet landmark, a place where the echoes of civil rights struggles and the vibrant traditions of Black Southern culture can be felt in the very stones and pathways. The spirit of innovation and resilience that defines Mississippi Valley State University is as palpable as the warm, southern sun.
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About This Mississippi Valley State University Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Mississippi Valley State University, 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 Mississippi Valley State University and Leflore County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Mississippi Valley State University 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 Mississippi Valley State University 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. |
