Monticello, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Monticello, Mississippi
Town
Lawrence County Courthouse in Monticello
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Motto(s):  "A river of possibilities"
Location of Monticello, Mississippi
Monticello, Mississippi Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Lawrence
Area
• Total	4.26 sq mi (11.04 km2)
• Land	4.17 sq mi (10.80 km2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation	194 ft (59 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,441
• Density	345.48/sq mi (133.39/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	39654
Area code(s)	601
FIPS code	28-48560
GNIS feature ID	0673748

Monticello is a small town in Mississippi, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Lawrence County. In 2020, about 1,441 people lived in Monticello.

Where is Monticello?

Monticello is located in the middle of Lawrence County, Mississippi. It sits on the west side of the Pearl River.

Roads and Travel

U.S. Route 84 goes around the north side of town. This four-lane road can take you east about 15 miles (24 km) to Prentiss. If you go west, it's about 22 miles (35 km) to Interstate 55 in Brookhaven.

Mississippi Highway 27 also passes through the west side of Monticello. You can travel north about 37 miles (60 km) to Crystal Springs. Or, you can head south about 33 miles (53 km) to Tylertown.

Land and Water

The town of Monticello covers a total area of about 4.26 square miles (11.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.17 square miles (10.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Monticello?

The number of people living in Monticello has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

People in 2020

In 2020, there were 1,441 people living in Monticello. These people lived in 640 different homes. About 350 of these homes were families.

The people in Monticello come from different backgrounds:

Education in Monticello

Students in Monticello go to schools that are part of the Lawrence County School District. This school district is led by Superintendent Tammy Fairburn, who started her role in 2012.

Famous People from Monticello

Many interesting people have come from Monticello. Here are a few:

• Richard Olney Arrington was a judge on the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
• Erick Dampier played as a center in the NBA.
• Katherine Ettl is a talented sculptor.
• Major Everett was a running back in the NFL.
• Cindy Hyde-Smith is a United States Senator.
• Al Jefferson played as a forward and center for the NBA Indiana Pacers.
• Kendra King was crowned Miss Mississippi USA in 2006.
• J. B. Lenoir was a famous blues singer.
• Charles Lynch served as the 8th and 11th Governor of Mississippi.
• Henry Mayson was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
• Harvey McGehee was a member of the Mississippi State Senate and a judge on the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
• Jim Pace was a professional racing driver.
• Rod Paige was the former U.S. Secretary of Education.
• Neville Patterson was a judge on the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
• Rosalind Peychaud was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
• Hiram Runnels was the 9th Governor of Mississippi.
• George Washington Russell was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
• Francis M. Sheppard was a member of both the Mississippi State Senate and House of Representatives.
• Byther Smith was another well-known blues singer.
• T. B. Stamps was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Louisiana State Senate.
• William Sutton Sr. was a former President of Mississippi Valley State University.
• Matthew Wells played American football as a linebacker.

See also

In Spanish: Monticello (Misisipi) para niños