Where is Byram Located? - Byram is a city located in the Hinds County of Mississippi, United States. Byram lies between 36.1349048 Degrees North latitudes and 115.3280016 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Byram Located?
Byram is a city located in the Hinds County of Mississippi, United States. Byram lies between 36.1349048 Degrees North latitudes and 115.3280016 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Byram city is 12666 people and the city has a total area of 18.36 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Transportation and Connectivity in Byram, Mississippi
Transportation
Details
Airport Name
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
IATA Code
JAN
Port
Port of Vicksburg (regional inland port)
Major Highways
Interstate 55, U.S. Highway 51, Byram-Clinton Road
Train/Amtrak Service
Nearest Amtrak station in Jackson
Local Bus/Transit Service
JATRAN (nearby Jackson service)
Interstate 55 - Main north-south interstate connecting Byram with Jackson, Memphis and New Orleans.
U.S. Highway 51 - Historic highway serving local businesses and nearby communities through central Mississippi.
Byram-Clinton Road - Important local route connecting residential neighborhoods with western Hinds County.
South Siwell Road - Provides access to commercial areas and neighboring communities.
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport - The nearest commercial airport serving central Mississippi.
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Byram, Mississippi
Landmark Name
Type
Lake Dockery Park
City Park
Byram Swinging Bridge
Historic Landmark
Battlefield Park
Historic Park
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Museum
Mississippi State Capitol
Historic Building
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
State Park
Jackson Zoo
Zoo
Museum of Mississippi History
History Museum
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Museum
Trustmark Park
Sports Venue
Colleges and Universities in Byram, Mississippi
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus
Public
Community College
Academic transfer and workforce training
Jackson State University
Public
University
Research and historically Black university
Belhaven University
Private
University
Liberal arts and graduate programs
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Public
University
Medical education and healthcare
Hinds County School District
Public
K-12 District
Public education services
Waterbodies in Byram, Mississippi
Pearl River, Byram Lake, Little White Oak Creek, White Oak Creek, Richland Creek, Lake Dockery, Mississippi River (regional), Crystal Lake
Golf Courses in Byram, Mississippi
Patrick Farms Golf Club, The Refuge Golf Course, Whisper Lake Country Club, Deerfield Golf Club, Live Oaks Golf Club, Castlewoods Country Club, Bay Pointe Country Club, Jackson Country Club
Byram, Mississippi - Key Historical Facts
Byram began as a small railroad and farming community in Hinds County during the nineteenth century.
The town was named after A. Byram, a local landowner whose property became the center of the growing settlement.
Its location along important transportation routes helped support trade and agricultural development throughout the region.
Residential growth increased significantly during the late twentieth century as the Jackson metropolitan area expanded southward.
Byram officially incorporated as a city in 2009 after residents voted in favor of municipal incorporation.
Today, Byram is a growing suburban community known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, convenient highway access, and proximity to downtown Jackson.