Aberdeen, Mississippi
Aberdeen is a city of 4,890 people in Monroe County, Mississippi, founded in 1834.
Why visit Aberdeen
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Elkin Theatre, Aberdeen City Hall and John Holliday House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Aberdeen
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,961, down from 5,612 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Aberdeen, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Aberdeen City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
United States historic place
John Holliday House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Aberdeen, Mississippi
Old Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Mississippi, United States
Reuben Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States national historic place
United States Courthouse and Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Aberdeen, Mississippi
West Commerce Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Mississippi, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes5
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
805 South Chestnut, Aberdeen
Mo-We 07:00-23:00; Th-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
History
In 1540, Hernando DeSoto's expedition was the first occasion that Europeans traveled through the vicinity of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen was first settled in 1834 and chartered as a town in 1837. In 1849, it replaced Athens as the county seat.
On February 18, 1864, during the American Civil War, a skirmish occurred between the Union army and the Confederate army in Aberdeen. Lieutenant Colonel Burgh and the 9th Illinois Cavalry Regiment came into contact with Confederate militias, driving them back and taking possession of Aberdeen. The battle resulted in the company taking 18 prisoners of war, as well as the destruction of Confederate food supplies and machinery.
In 1870, The Mobile and Ohio Railroad extended a branch line to Aberdeen from Aberdeen Junction, later Muldon, Mississippi.
Hiram Revels, the first African-American United States senator, died in Aberdeen on January 16, 1901, while he was attending a church conference.
Aberdeen had a population of 3,708 in 1910. Its population had risen to 5,920 by 1950. Its population was 7,184 in 1980.
From the History section of Aberdeen, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Aberdeen
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
801 East Commerce Street, Aberdeen
Churches and places of worship26
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
102 South James Street, Aberdeen
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Aberdeen
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aberdeen Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-03-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Amory 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- West Point 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Okolona 16 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Nettleton 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Shannon 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Columbus 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Houston 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Vernon 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Verona 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Starkville 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aberdeen City Hall, Credit: Courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Public domain
- West Commerce Street Aberdeen, Credit: Courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Public domain
- Aberdeen Post Office, Credit: Courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Public domain
- Reuben Davis House, James Butters, Public domain
- Old Homestead-Aberdeen MS, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Holliday House - Aberdeen, Mississippi, Magnolia677, CC BY 4.0
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