Lowndes County Map, Mississippi
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Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County is right on the Alabama border, in eastern Mississippi. The Tombigbee Waterway cuts through, bringing life and commerce to the area.
You’ve got a mix of old and new here. Antebellum homes sit alongside modern industries. The county has a knack for reinventing itself.
Sports fans might recognize it as the home of Mississippi University for Women’s athletics. Columbus is the big name in this county. It’s also the county seat.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lowndes County |
| County Seat | Columbus |
| Population | Approximately 58,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Columbus, Caledonia, New Hope, Crawford, Artesia |
| Interstates and Highways | US 45, US 82, MS 12, MS 50 |
| FIPS Code | 28-087 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 517 square miles (Land: 506 sq mi, Water: 11 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Noxubee County (South), Oktibbeha County (West), Clay County (Northwest), Monroe County (North), Lamar County, Alabama (Northeast), Pickens County, Alabama (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 33.4624° N, 88.4234° W |
| Etymology | Named after William Jones Lowndes, U.S. House Representative |
| Major Landmarks | Mississippi University for Women, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Columbus Air Force Base |
| Website | Lowndes County Website |
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