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Baxterville, Mississippi | |
|---|---|
  Baxterville  Baxterville | |
| Coordinates: 31°05′03″N 89°35′25″W / 31.08417°N 89.59028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 84.7/sq mi (32.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 666577[2] |
| FIPS code | 28-03940 |
Baxterville is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Lamar County, Mississippi. It is located in the southwestern portion of Lamar County along Mississippi Highway 13, southwest of Hattiesburg.
The community is also home to several churches and cemeteries.
Little Black Creek Water Park is located nearby off the Purvis-Baxterville Road. The park offers camping sites, picnic areas, swimming, fishing, and a nature trail. It is open Wednesday to Sunday and is a part of the Pat Harrison Waterway District. Access to the park can also be gained from Interstate 59 through Lumberton, MS.
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 267.[3]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baxterville, Mississippi
- ^ "Baxterville CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.