Morgantown, Mississippi
Morgantown is a community of 1,038 people in Adams County, Mississippi.
Why visit Morgantown
Townapedia lists 54 museums and landmarks and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Airlie and Arlington.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Morgantown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morgantown
Morgantown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Adams County, Mississippi, United States, located to the northeast of the city of Natchez. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,334.
From the Wikipedia article Morgantown, Adams County, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks54
Airlie
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in Natchez, Mississippi
Arlington
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic Federal style house and outbuildings in Natchez, Mississippi
Assembly Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Small tavern in Washington, Mississippi, that served as the capitol of Mississippi Territory
Auburn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic mansion in Natchez, Mississippi, USA
Belvidere
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Plantation house in Natchez, Mississippi
Brumfield High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic site, former segregated public school in Natchez, MS
Cemetery Bluff District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
The Cemetery Bluff District, on Cemetery Rd
Clifton Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Natchez, Mississippi
Commercial Bank and Banker's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Unusual combination building, housing both a bank premises and the principal banker's residence
Cottage Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Natchez, Mississippi, USA
D'Evereux
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Mississippi, United States
Dr. Charles H. Dubs Townhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Mississippi, United States
42 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
421 Highway 61 North, Natchez
Mo-We 07:00-20:00; Th-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
97 Northgate Road, Natchez
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 1.5 mi
263 Deveraux Drive, Natchez
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship11
First Presbyterian Church of Natchez
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Church building in Mississippi, United States of America
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Washington Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Church building in Mississippi, United States of America
St. Mary Basilica, Natchez
Church · 3.1 mi
Church in Mississippi, United States
Assumption Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
10 Morgantown Road, Natchez
Shopping1
Harbor Freight Tools
Hardware store · 0.9 mi
436 Highway 61 North, Natchez
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Career And Technology Center
School · 2.0 mi
315 Seargent Prentiss Drive, Natchez
Mc Laurin Elementary School
School · 2.8 mi
170 Seargent S Prentiss Drive, Natchez
Healthcare2
Map of Morgantown
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 6.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 39°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 43°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 5.7 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Natchez Hcn (1 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
Adams County has had 19 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
Hardy-Anders Field (HEZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Natchez 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Vidalia 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Minorca 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Ridgecrest 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Ferriday 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Fayette 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Jonesville 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Winnsboro 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jena 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Brookhaven 53 mi east, about 1 h 30 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
- Brumfield High School (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NRHP 76001086 William Johnson House front facing, BobCummings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smith-Bontura-Evans House, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Linden, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952, photographer, Public domain
- Arlington in Ruins, /\ \/\/ /\ from Jackson Mississippi, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jefferson College (Washington, Mississippi), Elisa Rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LANSDOWNE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Baynton House, James Butters, Public domain
- Montaigne Natchez Mississippi NRHP 74001052 front left facing, BobCummings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Melrose Mansion (rear), Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United States Courthouse (Natchez, Mississippi), General Services Administration, Public domain
- Assembly Hall in Washington, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Choctaw-482, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Manse in Natchez, Ralph Clynne, Public domain
- Airlie in Natchez, James Butters, Public domain
- Natchez4Sept2008HouseStepsStreet, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn Mansion, Natchez, Mississippi, in April 2011, Rsfinlayson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Methodist Church (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Natchez Cemetery (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Green Leaves, October 2011, Elisa Rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Natchez4Sept2008FirstPresbyterian, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Elms (Natchez, Mississippi), Elisa Rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Natchez4Sept2008HouseH, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WEYMOUTH HALL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burn (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MYRTLE BANK, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clifton Heights Historic District, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 3.0
- King's Tavern, Ralph Clynne, Public domain
- Natchez4Sept2008CommercialBank, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Magnolia Hall Natchez Mississippi USA Front, BobCummings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Natchez Bluffs and Under-the-Hill Historic District-409, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Natchez National Cemetery, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope Farm in Natchez, James Butters, Public domain
- Melrose-Natchez-MS, Original uploaded by Rdstephens (Transfered by Jeangagnon ), Public domain
- D'Evereux Natchez Mississippi 01, BobCummings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr Charles H Dubs Townhouse Natchez MS, Ken Gallager, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OAKLAND, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montpellier plantation home, Jacobpshutt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cottage garden, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952, photographer, Public domain
- Tillman House Natchez MS, Ken Gallager, CC BY-SA 4.0
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