Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Hazlehurst is a city of 3,520 people in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Why visit Hazlehurst
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Hazlehurst station and Hazlehurst.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Hazlehurst
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst is a city in and the county seat of Copiah County, Mississippi, United States, located about 30 miles (48 km) south of the state capital Jackson along Interstate 55. As of the 2020 census, Hazlehurst had a population of 3,619. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its economy is based on agriculture, particularly tomatoes and cabbage.
From the Wikipedia article Hazlehurst, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Hazlehurst station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Train station in Mississippi, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
History
The first settlement here by European Americans became known as the town of Gallatin; two lawyers and brothers-in-law named Walters and Saunders came from Gallatin, Tennessee, in 1819 and named the village after their hometown. They built their homes on the banks of the Bayou Pierre, in the western part of Copiah County. Other settlers came with them, and in 1829 the state legislature incorporated the town. The incorporation charter of Gallatin was repealed on January 18, 1862.
The construction of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad began on November 3, 1865, stimulating development of Hazlehurst at the railway stop. It was named for Col. George H. Hazlehurst, an engineer for the new railroad. A city in Georgia is also named for him.
As Hazlehurst grew, Gallatin declined into a settlement at a crossroads. In April 1872, the legislature ordered the county board of supervisors to hold an election to decide whether the county seat should be moved from Gallatin to Hazlehurst. After a majority voted for the change, Gallatin's old brick courthouse was torn down and reassembled in Hazlehurst
From the History section of Hazlehurst, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
113 East Conway Street, Hazlehurst
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Hazlehurst
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 6.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 41°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hazlehurst 5 Sw (4 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
Copiah County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hawkins Field (HKS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Crystal Springs 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Brookhaven 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Cleary 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Byram 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Florence 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Jackson 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Pearl 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- Clinton 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Brandon 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Flowood 38 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- 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
- Amtrak Station on Hazlehurst Mississippi 1-2-2011, Loco Steve, CC BY 2.0
- Hazelhurst MS Station, Steve Wilson, CC BY 2.0
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