Sandersville Mississippi Map
Sandersville, 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 Sandersville, Jones County.
Interactive Map of Sandersville, Mississippi
| City | Sandersville |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Jones |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.786548 |
| Longitude | -89.032276 |
| Population | 413 |
| Density | 39.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sandersville, Mississippi
Sandersville is a locality in Jones County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 413. The population density is 39.2 people per km². Sandersville is located at 31.7865°N, 89.0323°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39477.
Sandersville rests in a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where pine forests give way to fields of cotton and corn, a verdant quilt stitched across the rolling hills of Jones County. It lies 35.2 miles north-north-east of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 26°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-east of Laurel. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a humid, earthy scent, a blend of rich soil and the sweet, faint perfume of blooming magnolias. Creeks, shallow and slow-moving, meander through the woods, their waters reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy, creating fleeting patterns on the moss-covered banks. The character of Sandersville is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a steady, unpretentious grace. The history of Sandersville is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, particularly its long-standing association with cotton cultivation, a legacy that shaped its early economy and social fabric. Later, the discovery of timber resources provided another pillar for Sandersville's prosperity, with sawmills and lumber operations becoming significant employers. Today, while agriculture and timber remain important, the economic landscape has diversified, with small businesses and service industries contributing to the town's livelihood. The spirit of Sandersville is one of enduring community, a place where generations have built their lives, cherishing traditions and looking towards the future with a quiet optimism, much like the steadfast growth of the loblolly pines that surround it.
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About This Sandersville Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sandersville, 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 Sandersville and Jones County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sandersville 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 Sandersville 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. |
