Wesson Mississippi Map

About Wesson, Mississippi

Wesson is a locality in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,250. The population density is 201.1 people per km². Wesson is located at 31.7013°N, 90.3976°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39191.

Wesson lies cradled by the gentle, rolling terrain of south-central Mississippi, where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of pine and the distant hum of cicadas. It lies 42.6 miles south-south-west of Pearl, MS (from Pearl, MS: bearing 202°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-east of Brookhaven. Magnolia trees, their broad leaves catching the diffused sunlight, stand sentinel along the roadways, their white blossoms a fleeting, fragrant promise. The landscape here is a tapestry of verdant fields, interspersed with stands of hardwood and the occasional glint of water from slow-moving creeks that thread through the land. Life in Wesson unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun’s arc and the seasons’ turn, a quiet existence where the rustle of leaves often provides the loudest soundtrack. The history of Wesson is deeply entwined with the railroad, a lifeline that brought its initial prosperity and shaped its very character. For generations, the local economy has drawn strength from the fertile soil, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its livelihood, from cotton fields that once stretched to the horizon to the more diverse crops of today. This enduring connection to the land is palpable, a legacy passed down through families who understand its rhythms and bounty. Though the railroad’s dominance has faded, the spirit of industry remains, finding new expressions in small businesses and the persistent, quiet industriousness of its people, who honor the past while tending to the present.

About This Wesson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wesson, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.701277, -90.397593. 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 Wesson and Copiah County.

Detailed location data for Wesson includes the ZIP code (39191), telephone area code (601), county seat of Copiah County (Hazlehurst), and school district assignment (Copiah 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 Wesson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.