Where is Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA?

Where is Hattiesburg Located? - Hattiesburg is a city located in the Forrest, Lamar County of Mississippi, United States. Hattiesburg lies between 41.1282178 Degrees North latitudes and 101.7203993 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hattiesburg Located?

Hattiesburg is a city located in the Forrest, Lamar County of Mississippi, United States. Hattiesburg lies between 41.1282178 Degrees North latitudes and 101.7203993 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hattiesburg city is 48730 people and the city has a total area of 53.43 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Nearby Cities to Hattiesburg, Mississippi

• Petal, Mississippi - East - 4 mi
• Purvis, Mississippi - South - 11 mi
• Sumrall, Mississippi - West - 12 mi
• Moselle, Mississippi - Southeast - 13 mi
• Ellisville, Mississippi - Northeast - 22 mi
• Laurel, Mississippi - Northeast - 30 mi
• Collins, Mississippi - West - 28 mi
• Columbia, Mississippi - Southwest - 33 mi
• Wiggins, Mississippi - South - 39 mi
• Brookhaven, Mississippi - Northwest - 67 mi

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Transportation and Connectivity in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

• Interstate 59 provides direct access to New Orleans, Louisiana, and Meridian, Mississippi.
• U.S. Highways 49, 98, and 11 make Hattiesburg an important transportation hub in southern Mississippi.
• Amtrak's Crescent route connects Hattiesburg with New Orleans, Birmingham, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York City.
• Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport offers scheduled commercial flights and general aviation services.
• Hub City Transit provides public transportation throughout the city and surrounding communities.

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Colleges and Universities in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Waterbodies in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Leaf River, Bouie River, Black Creek, Okatoma Creek, Tallahala Creek, Paul B. Johnson Lake, Little Black Creek, Red Creek, Pascagoula River, Big Creek

Golf Courses in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg Country Club, Timberton Golf Club, Canebrake Country Club, Shadow Ridge Golf Club, Pine Creek Golf Club, Dixie Golf Club, Quail Hollow Golf Course, The Oaks Golf Club

Hattiesburg, Mississippi — Key Historical Facts

• Hattiesburg was founded in 1882 by civil engineer William H. Hardy and was named in honor of his wife, Hattie Hardy.
• The city's location at the intersection of major railroad lines helped it become an important lumber, railroad, and commercial center during the late nineteenth century.
• During the early twentieth century, Hattiesburg earned the nickname "Hub City" because of its strategic transportation network connecting much of the Gulf South.
• The city played a significant role in the American Civil Rights Movement, including voter registration efforts during Freedom Summer in 1964.
• Today, Hattiesburg is recognized for its universities, healthcare facilities, military connections, thriving arts scene, and diverse economy serving southern Mississippi.

References

• City of Hattiesburg
• Forrest County
• U.S. Census Bureau
• The University of Southern Mississippi

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