Jones County Map, Mississippi - Cities, Location, Roads, Top Attractions & Facts

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Map of Jones County, Mississippi

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Jones County, Mississippi

"Jones County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It's county seat is Laurel, Ellisville. As per 2020 census, the population of Jones County is 66744 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 694 sq mi (1,797 km2). Jones County was established on 1826."

Jones County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County Seat	Laurel and Ellisville
Largest City/Town	Laurel
Established	1826
Total Area	700 sq mi (1,813 sq km)
Land Area	695 sq mi (1,800 sq km)
Water Area	5 sq mi (13 sq km)
Population	66,553 (Census 2020)
Population Density	95.8 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	Interstate 59, U.S. Route 11, U.S. Route 84
Major Rivers	Leaf River, Tallahala Creek
Neighboring Counties	Jasper County, Wayne County, Covington County, Perry County, Smith County
Famous For	Historic downtown Laurel, forestry industry, and HGTV’s Home Town television series
Top Attractions	Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Downtown Laurel, and Daphne Park
Official Website	Official Website

About Jones County, Mississippi

Jones County is located in southeastern Mississippi and was established in 1826. The county has two county seats, Laurel and Ellisville, with Laurel serving as the largest city. Jones County is known for its forestry and timber industries, historic downtown districts, arts culture, and national recognition through the television series “Home Town.”

Cities and Towns in Jones County, Mississippi

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Laurel	17,161	31.6941°N, 89.1306°W
Ellisville (county seat)	4,652	31.6046°N, 89.1956°W
Soso	408	31.7546°N, 89.1412°W
Sandersville	731	31.7868°N, 89.0337°W
Moselle nearby region	2,000	31.4991°N, 89.2951°W
Stringer nearby region	1,000	31.8746°N, 89.2425°W

Golf Courses in Jones County, Mississippi

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Dixie Golf Club	Laurel	31.7105°N, 89.1344°W
Laurel Country Club	Laurel	31.7022°N, 89.1448°W
Pine Creek Golf Club nearby region	Ellisville area	31.6117°N, 89.2081°W

What Are the Major Roads and Highways in Jones County

Major highways make Jones County an important transportation and commercial center in southeastern Mississippi.

Interstate 59 - major interstate connecting New Orleans and Birmingham
U.S. Route 11 - regional highway serving Laurel and Ellisville
U.S. Route 84 - major east-west transportation corridor through southern Mississippi

What are the Neighboring Counties of Jones County

Smith County (north)
Jasper County (east)
Wayne County (southeast)
Perry County (south)
Covington County (west)

What Are the Top Attractions in Jones County

The county offers arts, history, shopping, and outdoor recreation attractions.

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art - Mississippi’s oldest art museum featuring American and European collections
Downtown Laurel Historic District - revitalized shopping and dining area featured on HGTV’s “Home Town”
Daphne Park - scenic community park with gardens, walking trails, and recreation areas
Landrum’s Homestead and Village - living history attraction showcasing 1800s pioneer life
Laurel Mercantile Co. - popular destination connected to local television and home restoration culture
Jones County Courthouse Historic Areas - architectural landmarks and civic heritage sites
Leaf River Recreation Areas - kayaking, fishing, and outdoor activities
Mason Park - sports fields, playgrounds, and family recreation facilities
Bienville National Forest Nearby Region - hiking, camping, and wildlife observation opportunities
Annual Arts and Heritage Festivals - community events celebrating Southern culture, crafts, and music

Distance from Jones County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Laurel to Hattiesburg, Mississippi - 30 mi (48 km)
Laurel to Meridian, Mississippi - 60 mi (97 km)
Laurel to Jackson, Mississippi - 90 mi (145 km)
Laurel to Gulfport, Mississippi - 90 mi (145 km)
Laurel to Biloxi, Mississippi - 96 mi (154 km)
Laurel to Mobile, Alabama - 123 mi (198 km)
Laurel to New Orleans, Louisiana - 140 mi (225 km)
Laurel to Birmingham, Alabama - 220 mi (354 km)
Laurel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 173 mi (278 km)
Laurel to Memphis, Tennessee - 286 mi (460 km)
Laurel to Atlanta, Georgia - 332 mi (534 km)
Laurel to Houston, Texas - 411 mi (661 km)

FAQs about Jones County

Where is Jones County located?

Jones County is located in southeastern Mississippi.

What is the population of Jones County?

Jones County had a population of 66,553 according to Census 2020 data.

What is Jones County known for?

Jones County is known for historic downtown Laurel, forestry industry, and HGTV’s Home Town television series.

What are the major highways in Jones County?

The county is served by Interstate 59, U.S. Route 11, and U.S. Route 84.

Are there golf courses in Jones County?

Yes, Jones County has golf facilities including Dixie Golf Club and Laurel Country Club.

References

Explore Map of Mississippi Counties

US Counties Map by State

Jones County Map, Mississippia