Nellieburg Mississippi Map

About Nellieburg, Mississippi

Nellieburg is a locality in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,197. The population density is 70.6 people per km². Nellieburg is located at 32.4068°N, 88.7773°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39307.

Nellieburg rests in a low, broad valley where the land begins its subtle, almost imperceptible, descent towards the Tombigbee River watershed. It lies 5.2 miles north-west of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 304°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west of Marion. Here, the soil, a rich, dark loam, speaks of centuries of fallen leaves and decaying wood, a fertile testament to the persistent growth of pines and oaks that still claim much of the surrounding terrain. The air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, mingled with the sweet perfume of honeysuckle that spills over weathered fences, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, slanted shadows that stretch across the quiet fields, painting them in hues of amber and deep violet. The gentle roll of the land, punctuated by the occasional stand of towering pines, creates a landscape that feels both expansive and intimately enclosed, a place where the sky, when visible through the canopy, appears a boundless, pale blue. The history of Nellieburg is inextricably linked to the agricultural heartbeat of Lauderdale County, a place that has long been shaped by the cultivation of cotton and, in more recent times, timber. The local economy, while modest, draws its sustenance from these enduring industries, with small farms still dotting the landscape and logging operations providing a steady, if quiet, source of employment. The echoes of past generations are palpable in the weathered barns and the stoic bearing of the old oak trees that stand sentinel by forgotten homesteads, remnants of a time when life moved at the pace of the seasons and the demands of the soil. Nellieburg itself carries a character that is both resilient and unassuming, a place where the simple act of a neighbor sharing a porch swing at dusk feels like a significant event, a quiet affirmation of community.

About This Nellieburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nellieburg, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.406809, -88.77727. 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 Nellieburg and Lauderdale County.

Detailed location data for Nellieburg includes the ZIP code (39307), telephone area code (601), county seat of Lauderdale County (Meridian), and school district assignment (Meridian Public 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 Nellieburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.