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Welcome to Big Point ...

Big Point is located in Jackson County<1>.



A typical abbreviation for Big Point: Big Pt.

Big Point is 50 feet [15 m] above sea level.<2>.

Time Zone: Big Point lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Big Point is within the (228) area code.

Websites for Big Point ...

Chamber of Commerce:   www.jcchamber.com/

Although we don't have any websites that are specific to Big Point, the following might be of interest:

Communities near Big Point ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Big Point.

  • Pascagoula
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
  • Gautier
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gautier have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gautier
    • Gautier is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,379 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gautier <3>
  • Moss Point
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moss Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moss Point
    • Moss Point is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,226 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moss Point <3>
  • Semmes
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Semmes
    • Semmes is located in Mobile County (AL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,736 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Semmes <3>
  • Bayou La Batre
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayou La Batre have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou La Batre
    • Bayou La Batre is located in Mobile County (AL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,457 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bayou La Batre <3>
  • Wilmer
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmer have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmer
    • Wilmer is located in Mobile County (AL)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilmer <3>
  • Hurley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurley
    • Hurley is located in Jackson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurley <3>
  • Coll Town
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coll Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coll Town
    • Coll Town is located in Jackson County
  • Helena
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helena have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helena
    • Helena is located in Jackson County
  • Wade
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wade have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wade
    • Wade is located in Jackson County

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Big Point. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Big Point.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Big Point. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Big Point.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Big Point. See our Newspapers Page for Big Point.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Big Point ...

Looking for more information about Big Point? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Big Point, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Big Point.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Big Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Jackson County: www.co.jackson.ms.us/

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Jackson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Big Point - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.









 

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