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Starkville Mississippi Map

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City	Starkville
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Oktibbeha County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	33.458808
Longitude	-88.832691
Population	24,360
Density	368.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	39759, 39760
Area Code	662
County Seat	Starkville
School District	Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District

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About Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville is a locality in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 24,360. The population density is 368.6 people per km². Starkville is located at 33.4588°N, 88.8327°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Starkville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 39759, 39760.

Starkville reveals itself through the steady, quiet passage of Hollis Creek as it meanders through the landscape, defining the character of the ground underfoot. It lies 22.8 miles west of Columbus, MS (from Columbus, MS: bearing 262°T), and is situated 1.6 miles west of Mississippi State. The terrain surrounding Starkville consists of broad, gentle slopes that rise toward the distant Walnut Hills on the horizon, grounding the region in a solid, inland geography. Deep within the protected boundaries of Babe Ruth Park, the earth holds a stillness that suggests the slow, deliberate pace of the surrounding prairie. Seven miles away, the waters of Oktibbeha County Lake reflect the changing colors of the sky, offering a mirror to the quiet expanses of the local woods. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and ancient growth, particularly when the shadows lengthen across the open fields at the end of a long day.

Starkville traces its origins to the labor and ambition of those who first cleared the timber and worked the dark, fertile soil. The local economy has shifted from early agricultural roots to a modern landscape dominated by intellectual pursuit and the specialized research conducted at the Mississippi State University School of Forest Resources. This institution acts as a primary engine for regional industry, drawing in a population dedicated to science, conservation, and the advancement of technical knowledge. Small shops and local enterprises maintain a steady rhythm, reflecting a community that values the persistence of long-term planning over the fleeting trends of larger centers. The history of Starkville is etched into the very architecture of its older districts, where solid structures speak to the resilience of those who built a life far from the reach of any distant shoreline.

Cultural life in Starkville orbits around the vibrant energy of academia and the shared devotion to collegiate sport that brings the population together in a singular, loud pulse. The town remains a focal point for those interested in the arts and the preservation of Southern traditions, often highlighted by seasonal gatherings that draw visitors from across the region. Notable figures such as author Eudora Welty, who attended school in the vicinity, left an indelible mark on the intellectual atmosphere that still permeates the local discourse. Landmarks like the historic campus buildings stand as monuments to a long-standing commitment to education, serving as the backdrop for daily life and civic celebration. Starkville maintains a distinct identity, one where the quiet reflection of a walk through the woods balances the high-spirited noise of a Saturday afternoon game.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mckee Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
J.L. King Senior Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 026° NE
Babe Ruth Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 122° SE
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 069° E
Sportsplex (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 177° S
Firefighter Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 078° E
Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 086° E
Entrance Sign (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 093° E
Clock Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 095° E
Will Clark Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 084° E
Trim Cane Wma (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 326° NW
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.7 mi, 215° SW · 97k acres
John W. Starr Wma (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 193° S
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.Proposed Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 10.5 mi, 173° S · 1,126 acres
Tombigbee National Forest (National Forest) — 13.0 mi, 209° SW · 67k acres
Columbus Arts Council (Arts Centre) — 23.5 mi, 084° E
Legion Lake State Park (State Park) — 24.0 mi, 210° SW
Chickasaw County Coliseum (Stadium) — 30.3 mi, 344° N
Lake Lowndes State Park (State Park) — 30.4 mi, 094° E
Bynum Mound and Village Site (Historic Ruins) — 31.1 mi, 348° N
French Camp Historic Village (Museum) — 34.6 mi, 251° W
Nanih Waiya (Historic Ruins) — 37.7 mi, 190° S
Amory Regional Museum (Museum) — 41.2 mi, 029° NE
Black Belt Overlook (Viewpoint) — 47.7 mi, 001° N
Shark Tooth Creek (Attraction) — 51.2 mi, 125° SE
Canal Place Cinema 7 (Cinema) — 51.2 mi, 200° S
Kosciusko Heritage Foundation Museum (Museum) — 52.0 mi, 236° SW
F-105 Thunderchief (Attraction) — 56.5 mi, 009° N
Tupelo Buffalo Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 57.5 mi, 003° N
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 65.3 mi, 338° N · 156k acres

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