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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 Tupelo (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 Tupelo. 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 doctors and hospitals 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.

Tupelo is located in Lee County and is the County Seat.

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 Lee County: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss & Union.

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

  • Lee County     (The home county of Tupelo)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tupelo, with the one closest to Tupelo listed first.
    • Bissell
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bissell
      • Bissell is located in Lee County
    • Indian Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      • Indian Hills is located in Lee County
    • Verona
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
      • Verona is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Verona <2>
    • Plantersville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
      • Plantersville is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,125 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plantersville <2>
    • Mooreville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooreville
      • Mooreville is located in Lee County
    • Saltillo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • 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 <2>
    • Shannon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Birmingham
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birmingham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birmingham
      • Birmingham is located in Lee County
    • Richmond
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond
      • Richmond is located in Lee County
    • Jug Fork
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jug Fork
      • Jug Fork is located in Lee County
    • Boggan Bend
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boggan Bend
      • Boggan Bend is located in Lee County
    • Guntown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
  • Chickasaw County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tupelo, with the one closest to Tupelo listed first.
    • Okolona
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Van Vleet
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Vleet
      • Van Vleet is located in Chickasaw County
    • New Houlka
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Houlka
      • New Houlka is located in Chickasaw County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 601 people
      • Former names for New Houlka:
      • Houlka
      • Old Houlka
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Houlka <2>
    • Egypt
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt
      • Egypt is located in Chickasaw County
    • Thelma
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thelma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thelma
      • Thelma is located in Chickasaw County
    • Houston
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Holmes County
    • Egypt
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt
      • Egypt is located in Holmes County
  • Itawamba County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tupelo, with the one closest to Tupelo listed first.
    • Greenwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
      • Greenwood is located in Itawamba County
    • Abney
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abney
      • Abney is located in Itawamba County
    • Mantachie
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mantachie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mantachie
      • Mantachie is located in Itawamba County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,119 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mantachie <2>
    • Carolina
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolina
      • Carolina is located in Itawamba County
    • Fulton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fulton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
      • Fulton is located in Itawamba County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,846 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulton <2>
    • Kirkville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkville
      • Kirkville is located in Itawamba County
    • Clay
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay
      • Clay is located in Itawamba County
    • Tremont
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tremont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tremont
      • Tremont is located in Itawamba County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 465 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tremont <2>
    • Oakland
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Itawamba County
  • Monroe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tupelo, with the one closest to Tupelo listed first.
    • Nettleton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nettleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nettleton
      • Nettleton is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,896 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nettleton <2>
    • New Wren
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Wren
      • New Wren is located in Monroe County
    • Wren
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wren
      • Wren is located in Monroe County
    • Amory
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Cotton Gin Port ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Gin Port
      • Cotton Gin Port is located in Monroe County
    • Smithville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Hatley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatley
      • Hatley is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 458 people
    • Gibson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibson
      • Gibson is located in Monroe County
    • Riggins
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riggins
      • Riggins is located in Monroe County
  • Pontotoc County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tupelo, with the one closest to Tupelo listed first.
    • Sherman
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
      • Sherman is located in Pontotoc County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 703 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sherman <2>
    • Nixon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nixon
      • Nixon is located in Pontotoc County
    • Goodford
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodford
      • Goodford is located in Pontotoc County
    • Cherry Creek
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
      • Cherry Creek is located in Pontotoc County
    • Pontotoc
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Algoma
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Ecru
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ecru
      • Ecru is located in Pontotoc County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,067 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ecru <2>
    • Possum Trot
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Possum Trot
      • Possum Trot is located in Pontotoc County
    • Pannell
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pannell
      • Pannell is located in Pontotoc County
    • Turnpike
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turnpike
      • Turnpike is located in Pontotoc County
    • Thaxton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thaxton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thaxton
      • Thaxton is located in Pontotoc County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 695 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thaxton <2>
    • Toccopola
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toccopola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toccopola
      • Toccopola is located in Pontotoc County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
  • Prentiss County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tupelo, with the one closest to Tupelo listed first.
    • Baldwyn
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • 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 <2>
    • Marietta
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Geeville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geeville
      • Geeville is located in Prentiss County
    • Wheeler
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheeler
      • Wheeler is located in Prentiss County
    • Blackland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackland
      • Blackland is located in Prentiss County
    • New Site
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Site
      • New Site is located in Prentiss County
    • Booneville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Lake City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • 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
  • Tippah County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tupelo, with the one closest to Tupelo listed first.
    • Dumas
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • 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
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarysville
      • Clarysville is located in Tippah County
  • Union County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tupelo, with the one closest to Tupelo listed first.
    • Blue Springs
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Springs
      • Blue Springs is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 243 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Springs <2>
    • Ellistown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellistown
      • Ellistown is located in Union County
    • Alpine
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine
      • Alpine is located in Union County
    • Mound City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mound City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound City
      • Mound City is located in Union County
    • Graham
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graham
      • Graham is located in Union County
    • Ingomar
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingomar
      • Ingomar is located in Union County
    • Fairview
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Union County
    • New Albany
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Molino
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Molino have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Molino
      • Molino is located in Union County
    • Glenfield
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenfield
      • Glenfield is located in Union County

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Tupelo ...

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 48 newspapers that have been published in the area around Tupelo.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Tupelo. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Tupelo and those printed in the larger area surrounding Tupelo.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 18 miles [29 km]<4> of Tupelo.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites 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 Tupelo:

Cemeteries Near Tupelo ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Tupelo.

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 Tupelo covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Glenwood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glenwood Cemetery
  • Springhill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springhill Cemetery
  • Stevensons Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevensons Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevensons Chapel Cemetery
  • Tupelo Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tupelo Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tupelo Memorial Park
  • Tupelo Memorial Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tupelo Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tupelo Memorial Gardens
  • Philips Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Philips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Philips Cemetery
  • Rains - Creely Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rains - Creely Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rains - Creely Family Cemetery
  • Allens Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allens Cemetery
  • Williams - Hill Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams - Hill Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams - Hill Family Cemetery
  • Clanton - Price Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clanton - Price Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clanton - Price Family Cemetery
  • Priceville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Priceville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Priceville Cemetery
  • West Moreland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Moreland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Moreland Cemetery
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    • Verona Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Verona Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Verona Cemetery
    • Plantersville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Plantersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Plantersville Cemetery
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery

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.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Tupelo had a population of 1,477 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Tupelo had a population of 38,303 people.

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

  • Plantersville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
    • Plantersville is located in Lee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,125 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plantersville <2>
  • Chesterville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterville
    • Chesterville is located in Lee County
  • Furrs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furrs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furrs
    • Furrs is located in Pontotoc County
  • Mooreville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooreville
    • Mooreville is located in Lee County
  • Macedonia
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macedonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macedonia
    • Macedonia is located in Lee County
  • Saltillo
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • 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 <2>
  • Shannon
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Sherman
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
    • Sherman is located in Pontotoc County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 703 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sherman <2>
  • Birmingham
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birmingham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birmingham
    • Birmingham is located in Lee County
  • Ballardsville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ballardsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ballardsville
    • Ballardsville is located in Itawamba County
  • Nettleton
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nettleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nettleton
    • Nettleton is located in Monroe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,896 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nettleton <2>
  • Chiwapa
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chiwapa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chiwapa
    • Chiwapa is located in Pontotoc County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Troy
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Troy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in Pontotoc County
    • Evergreen
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
      • Evergreen is located in Itawamba County
    • Abney
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abney
      • Abney is located in Itawamba County

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

The official website for Tupelo: www.ci.tupelo.ms.us/

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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Tupelo) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Tupelo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.2572, Longitude: -88.7156    
<5>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 Tupelo, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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