Where is Senatobia, Mississippi, USA?

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Where is Senatobia Located? - Senatobia is a city located in the Tate County of Mississippi, United States. Senatobia lies between 39.0479645 Degrees North latitudes and 119.7221216 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Senatobia Located?

Senatobia is a city located in the Tate County of Mississippi, United States. Senatobia lies between 39.0479645 Degrees North latitudes and 119.7221216 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Senatobia city is 8354 people and the city has a total area of 15.56 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Senatobia, Mississippi Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySenatobia
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
State CapitalJackson
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude34.6176° N
Longitude89.9676° W
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Land Area (sq mi)15.41
Water Area (sq mi)0.10
Total Area (sq mi)15.51
Population (2020 Census)7,371
Population Density (per sq mi)478.3
ZIP Codes38668
Area Code662
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code2866000
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Senatobia

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameNorthwest Mississippi Regional Airport; Memphis International Airport is the nearest major commercial airport.
IATA CodeTPA; MEM for Memphis International Airport
PortNone
Major HighwaysInterstate 55, U.S. Highway 51, Mississippi Highway 4, and Mississippi Highway 6
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak passenger station is located in Senatobia. Amtrak service is available in nearby Marks and Memphis.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLocal public transportation options are limited; regional transportation services operate in Tate County.
  • Interstate 55 runs north-south along the western side of Senatobia and connects the city with Memphis, Jackson, and other communities along the Mississippi River corridor.
  • U.S. Highway 51 runs north-south through Senatobia and provides a local connection toward Hernando, Batesville, and Memphis.
  • Mississippi Highway 4 provides an east-west connection through the Senatobia area and links the city with communities in northern Mississippi.
  • Mississippi Highway 6 connects Senatobia with Batesville to the east and Oxford and other northern Mississippi communities.

Top Places to Visit in Senatobia, Mississippi

Landmark NameType
Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeCollege Campus
Northwest Mississippi Regional AirportAirport
Jim Thomas ParkPark
Senatobia City ParkPark
Tate County CourthouseHistoric Government Building
Downtown SenatobiaHistoric Downtown
Hugh White State ParkState Park
Enid LakeReservoir
George P. Cossar State ParkState Park
Wall Doxey State ParkState Park

Driving Distances from Senatobia, Mississippi to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ColdwaterMississippi1015 min
BatesvilleMississippi3135 min
HernandoMississippi2425 min
OxfordMississippi4550 min
SouthavenMississippi3740 min
Olive BranchMississippi4345 min
MemphisTennessee4750 min
GrenadaMississippi551 hr
ClarksdaleMississippi581 hr
StarkvilleMississippi1051 hr 45 min

Colleges and Universities in Senatobia, Mississippi

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northwest Mississippi Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAcademic, career, and technical programs
University of MississippiPublicUniversityResearch and higher education
Mississippi State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, agriculture, and engineering
Rust CollegePrivateUniversityHistorically Black liberal arts education

Waterbodies in Senatobia, Mississippi

Coldwater River, Enid Lake, Lake Tate, Cane Creek

Golf Courses in Senatobia, Mississippi

Senatobia Country Club, The Club at North Creek, Mallard Pointe Golf Course

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Senatobia, Mississippi

Landmark NameType
Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeCollege Campus
Jim Thomas ParkPark
Senatobia City ParkPark
Tate County CourthouseHistoric Government Building
Downtown SenatobiaHistoric Downtown
Enid LakeReservoir
George P. Cossar State ParkState Park
Wall Doxey State ParkState Park
Hugh White State ParkState Park
Coldwater RiverNatural Attraction

Waterbodies in Senatobia, Mississippi

Coldwater River, Enid Lake, Lake Tate, Cane Creek

Golf Courses in Senatobia, Mississippi

Senatobia Country Club, The Club at North Creek, Mallard Pointe Golf Course

Senatobia, Mississippi — Key Historical Facts

  • Senatobia was founded in the 1850s and developed as a community along important transportation routes in northern Mississippi.
  • The town was named Senatobia, a name associated with a Chickasaw word interpreted as meaning “white sycamore.”
  • Senatobia became the county seat of Tate County and developed as a regional center for agriculture, commerce, and government.
  • The arrival of the railroad helped Senatobia expand its connections with Memphis and other communities in northern Mississippi.
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College has been an important educational institution in Senatobia since its establishment in 1928.

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