Plantersville Mississippi Map

About Plantersville, Mississippi

Plantersville is a locality in Lee County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 929. The population density is 175.8 people per km². Plantersville is located at 34.2134°N, 88.6645°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38862.

Plantersville rests in the rolling hills of Mississippi, a landscape where the earth slopes gently, cradling small farms and stands of hardwood. It lies 3.8 miles south-east of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 144°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-north-east of Verona. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the rich, loamy scent of turned soil and the sweet perfume of honeysuckle that climbs the weathered fences. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of oaks and maples, dappling the quiet roads and the occasional porch swing where an elder might sit, watching the slow procession of clouds drift across a sky that seems immeasurably vast. The quietude is punctuated by the distant hum of a tractor or the call of a cardinal, sounds that seem to echo the unhurried rhythm of life in this corner of the county. The roots of Plantersville are deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this fertile land, its economy historically shaped by cotton and timber. Though the grand plantations of yesteryear have faded, the legacy of hard work and connection to the earth persists, manifesting now in a mix of small-scale farming and local businesses that serve the surrounding rural population. One might find a small feed store, its shelves lined with practical goods, or a diner where coffee is strong and conversation flows easily, a testament to the enduring spirit of community. The nearby Tombigbee River, though not a prominent feature directly within Plantersville, has historically played a role in the region's commerce and transportation, its waters carrying the echoes of a past that shaped this persistent, quiet place.

About This Plantersville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plantersville, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.213441, -88.664496. 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 Plantersville and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Plantersville includes the ZIP code (38862), telephone area code (662), county seat of Lee County (Tupelo), and school district assignment (Lee 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 Plantersville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.