Morgantown Mississippi Map

About Morgantown, Mississippi

Morgantown is a locality in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. Morgantown is located at 33.3057°N, 88.9970°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39120.

Morgantown rests in the rolling hills of Mississippi, a place where the sun seems to linger longer in the afternoons, casting a warm, golden hue across the landscape. It lies 14.4 miles south-west of Starkville, MS (from Starkville, MS: bearing 226°T), and is situated 13.0 miles north-north-east of Louisville. The terrain here is characterized by gentle slopes, a tapestry of green fields punctuated by stands of mature oak and pine, their branches reaching towards a sky that often carries the soft, bruised colors of an approaching storm. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the sweet, subtle fragrance of distant honeysuckle, a constant reminder of the fertile land that defines Morgantown. The roads, often unpaved, wind their way through this undulating country, revealing glimpses of weathered farmhouses and barns that stand as quiet sentinels against the passage of years. The history of Morgantown is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland of Mississippi, its early prosperity built upon the bounty of the soil, particularly cotton. While the landscape still bears the marks of its farming heritage, with fields stretching towards the horizon, the local economy has diversified, finding new avenues in small manufacturing and services that cater to the surrounding rural communities. The Mississippi State University campus in Starkville, a short drive away, casts a subtle influence, bringing a youthful energy and academic pulse that coexists with the enduring traditions of Morgantown. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions here, but rather a quiet dignity in the way life unfolds, a steady, unhurried rhythm that speaks of generations who have called this particular patch of Mississippi home.

About This Morgantown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Morgantown, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.30568, -88.997005. 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 Morgantown and Oktibbeha County.

Detailed location data for Morgantown includes the ZIP code (39483), telephone area code (662, 601), county seat of Oktibbeha County (Starkville), and school district assignment (Natchez-Adams 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 Morgantown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.