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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Rienzi (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Rienzi. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Rienzi is located in Alcorn County.

To see how the shape of Mississippi's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Alcorn County: Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Hardeman (TN), Hardin (TN) & McNairy (TN).

Below are the counties that are near Rienzi. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Rienzi:

  • Alcorn County     (The home county of Rienzi)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Searcy Town
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Searcy Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Searcy Town
      • Searcy Town is located in Alcorn County
    • Jacinto
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Biggersville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Allentown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Glen
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen
      • Glen is located in Alcorn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 406 people
    • Hightown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hightown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightown
      • Hightown is located in Alcorn County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hightown
      • From Rienzi to Hightown
    • Glens
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glens. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glens
      • Glens is located in Alcorn County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Glens
      • From Rienzi to Glens
    • Kossuth
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Corinth
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Farmington
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmington
      • Farmington is located in Alcorn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,160 people
  • Itawamba County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Kirkville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kirkville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkville
      • Kirkville is located in Itawamba County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kirkville
      • From Rienzi to Kirkville
    • Mantachie
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Lee County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Guntown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Corrona
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Boggan Bend
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Saltillo
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saltillo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltillo
      • Saltillo is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,071 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saltillo <3>
    • Birmingham
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Birmingham. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birmingham
      • Birmingham is located in Lee County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Birmingham
      • From Rienzi to Birmingham
    • Jug Fork
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Prentiss County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Pisgah
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Booneville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Lake City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
      • Lake City is located in Prentiss County
    • Altitude
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jumpertown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Blackland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Wheeler
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Burton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Burton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burton
      • Burton is located in Prentiss County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Burton
      • From Rienzi to Burton
    • New Site
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Geeville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Geeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geeville
      • Geeville is located in Prentiss County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Geeville
      • From Rienzi to Geeville
    • Marietta
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marietta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marietta
      • Marietta is located in Prentiss County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 253 people
    • Baldwyn
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwyn
      • Baldwyn is located in Prentiss County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,249 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baldwyn <3>
  • Tippah County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Dumas
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dumas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumas
      • Dumas is located in Tippah County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 474 people
    • Clarysville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clarysville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarysville
      • Clarysville is located in Tippah County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Clarysville
      • From Rienzi to Clarysville
    • Falkner
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Tiplersville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Walnut
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Ripley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Blue Mountain
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Lowrey
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lowrey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowrey
      • Lowrey is located in Tippah County
    • Whitten Town
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitten Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitten Town
      • Whitten Town is located in Tippah County
  • Tishomingo County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Burnsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
      • Burnsville is located in Tishomingo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 924 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnsville <3>
    • Paden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paden
      • Paden is located in Tishomingo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 112 people
    • Midway
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Tishomingo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Iuka
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Oldham
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Short
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Short. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Short
      • Short is located in Tishomingo County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Short
      • From Rienzi to Short
    • Dennis
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Belmont
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Golden
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Union County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Graham
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Alpine
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Molino
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Molino. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Molino
      • Molino is located in Union County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Molino
      • From Rienzi to Molino
    • Ellistown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Colbert County (AL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Bishop
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bishop. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishop
      • Bishop is located in Colbert County (AL)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bishop
      • From Rienzi to Bishop
    • Caryton ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caryton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caryton
      • Caryton is located in Colbert County (AL)
    • Good Springs ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Good Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Good Springs
      • Good Springs is located in Colbert County (AL)
    • Chickasaw ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw
      • Chickasaw is located in Colbert County (AL)
    • Riverton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Crows Camp ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crows Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crows Camp
      • Crows Camp is located in Colbert County (AL)
    • Ingleton ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ingleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingleton
      • Ingleton is located in Colbert County (AL)
  • Franklin County (AL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Pleasant Site
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Red Bay
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Lauderdale County (AL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Haddock ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haddock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haddock
      • Haddock is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Waterloo
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Hardeman County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Essary Springs
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Middleton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Hardin County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Nash Landing
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Slab Town ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slab Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slab Town
      • Slab Town is located in Hardin County (TN)
    • Shiloh
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • Hamburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hamburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamburg
      • Hamburg is located in Hardin County (TN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hamburg
      • From Rienzi to Hamburg
    • Pyburn
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Nixon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nixon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nixon
      • Nixon is located in Hardin County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 718 people
    • Pittsburg Landing Ferry
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pittsburg Landing Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsburg Landing Ferry
      • Pittsburg Landing Ferry is located in Hardin County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 555 people
  • McNairy County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.
    • Chewalla
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Guys
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Caffey
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Caffey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caffey
      • Caffey is located in McNairy County (TN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Caffey
      • From Rienzi to Caffey
    • Michie
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Ramer
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramer
      • Ramer is located in McNairy County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 293 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ramer <3>
    • Tulu
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tulu have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulu
      • Tulu is located in McNairy County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 18,899 people
    • Eastview
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastview
      • Eastview is located in McNairy County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 702 people
    • Falcon
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Stantonville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Selmer
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selmer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selmer
      • Selmer is located in McNairy County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,280 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Selmer <3>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Rienzi, see our County-by-County Page for Rienzi.

Cemeteries Near Rienzi ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Rienzi.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Rienzi covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.

  • Rienzi Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rienzi Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rienzi Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Rienzi Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rienzi Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rienzi Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McWilliams Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McWilliams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McWilliams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Campground Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campground Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Kemp Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kemp Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kemp Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Old Danville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Danville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Danville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • New Candler Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Candler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Candler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Gray Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gray Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Beoshear Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beoshear Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beoshear Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Tuscumbias Grave
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tuscumbias Grave
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tuscumbias Grave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Smith Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Williams Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (548 more) ...
    • Palmer Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Timmons Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Timmons Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Timmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Piney Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piney Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piney Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Rienzi had a population of 75 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Rienzi had a population of 304 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Rienzi, with the one closest to Rienzi listed first.

  • Jacinto
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Booneville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Altitude
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Hightown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hightown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightown
    • Hightown is located in Alcorn County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hightown
    • From Rienzi to Hightown
  • Glens
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glens. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glens
    • Glens is located in Alcorn County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Glens
    • From Rienzi to Glens
  • Kossuth
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Blackland
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Corinth
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Burnsville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
    • Burnsville is located in Tishomingo County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 924 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnsville <3>
  • Burton
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Burton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burton
    • Burton is located in Prentiss County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Burton
    • From Rienzi to Burton
  • Gift
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gift have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gift
    • Gift is located in Alcorn County
  • Theo
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Theo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Theo
    • Theo is located in Alcorn County
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    • Silver Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Springs
      • Silver Springs is located in Tippah County
    • Wenasoga
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenasoga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenasoga
      • Wenasoga is located in Alcorn County
    • New Site
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Rienzi. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rienzi.

Newspapers Published in Rienzi ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 47 newspapers that have been published in the area around Rienzi.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Rienzi, there are papers which were published within 25 miles [40.2 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Rienzi.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Rienzi:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Rienzi, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Rienzi) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rienzi. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.7663, Longitude: -88.5266    









 

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