Where is New Albany, Mississippi, USA?

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Where is New Albany Located? - New Albany is a city located in the Union County of Mississippi, United States. New Albany lies between 39.0860197 Degrees North latitudes and 119.784069 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New Albany, Mississippi

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Where is New Albany?: The Google Map showing the location of New Albany in the U.S. state of Mississippi.

Where is New Albany Located?

New Albany is a city located in the Union County of Mississippi, United States. New Albany lies between 39.0860197 Degrees North latitudes and 119.784069 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New Albany city is 7626 people and the city has a total area of 18.23 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New Albany, Mississippi Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew Albany
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
State CapitalJackson
US RegionSouth (East South Central)
Latitude34.4943° N
Longitude89.0078° W
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Land Area19.92 sq mi
Water Area0.12 sq mi
Total Area20.04 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)7,626
Population DensityApproximately 383 per sq mi
ZIP Code38652
Area Code662
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code28-51000
Congressional DistrictMississippi's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New Albany

CategoryInformation
Airport NameNew Albany-Union County Airport
IATA CodeNone (General Aviation)
Nearest Commercial AirportMemphis International Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 22, U.S. Highway 78, Mississippi Highway 15
Train ServiceFreight rail connections available
Local Transit ServiceLocal community transportation services
  • Interstate 22 provides east–west highway connections between Memphis, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama.
  • U.S. Highway 78 connects New Albany with nearby northern Mississippi communities.
  • Mississippi Highway 15 provides regional access through Union County.
  • Memphis International Airport provides major commercial air service nearby.

Top Places to Visit in New Albany, Mississippi

Landmark NameType
Tanglefoot TrailMulti-use Recreational Trail
Banks of the Tallahatchie RiverNature and Recreation Area
Union County Heritage MuseumHistory Museum
Historic Downtown New AlbanyHistoric District
Park Along the RiverCommunity Park
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield SiteHistoric Battlefield
Wall Doxey State ParkState Park
Holly Springs National ForestForest Recreation Area
Tupelo National BattlefieldHistoric Site
Natchez Trace ParkwayScenic Parkway

Driving Distances from New Albany, Mississippi to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
TupeloMississippi2530 minutes
OxfordMississippi4550 minutes
CorinthMississippi551 hour
MemphisTennessee801 hour 20 minutes
StarkvilleMississippi951 hour 45 minutes
JacksonMississippi1702 hours 45 minutes
BirminghamAlabama1803 hours
NashvilleTennessee2003 hours
Little RockArkansas2203 hours 30 minutes
HuntsvilleAlabama1602 hours 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near New Albany, Mississippi

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of MississippiPublicUniversityResearch, business, law, education, and athletics
Itawamba Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, career programs, and technical training
Northwest Mississippi Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce education, arts, sciences, and career programs
Mississippi State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, business, and research
Tupelo Campus – Mississippi University for WomenPublicUniversity CampusProfessional and undergraduate programs

Waterbodies Near New Albany, Mississippi

Tallahatchie River, Lake Lamar Bruce, Hurricane Creek, and nearby streams and waterways of northeastern Mississippi.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New Albany

New Albany High School athletic facilities, BNA Bank Park, local recreation fields, and community sports facilities.

New Albany, Mississippi — Key Historical Facts

  • New Albany was founded in the nineteenth century and developed as a regional center in Union County.
  • The city grew around transportation routes connecting communities in northeastern Mississippi.
  • New Albany became an important agricultural and commercial center serving surrounding rural areas.
  • The city is known as the birthplace of author William Faulkner, who was born nearby in 1897.
  • The historic downtown area preserves examples of the community's commercial and architectural heritage.
  • Today, New Albany is recognized for its small-town character, Tanglefoot Trail, historic attractions, local businesses, and location near the Mississippi Hills region.

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