Map of Lafayette County, Mississippi

Lafayette County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi. At the 2020 census, the population was 55,813. Its county seat is Oxford. The local pronunciation of the name is “la-FAY-et.” The county’s name honors Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero and American general who fought during the American Revolutionary War.

The Oxford, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Lafayette County. The county is policed by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department.

Lafayette County is often regarded as the inspiration for Yoknapatawpha County, the fictional setting of many of William Faulkner’s works.

Lafayette County overview:
Name:Lafayette County
FIPS code:28-071
State:Mississippi
Founded:1836
Named for:Marquis de Lafayette
Seat:Oxford
Largest city:Oxford
Total Area:679 sq mi (1,760 km²)
Land Area:632 sq mi (1,640 km²)
Total Population:55,813
Population Density:82/sq mi (32/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:lafayettems.com

Lafayette County location map. Where is Lafayette County?

Lafayette County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Lafayette County.
Location of Lafayette County in the the United States.
Lafayette County location on the Mississippi map. Where is Lafayette County.
Location of Lafayette County in Mississippi.

Lafayette County Road Map

Lafayette CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Lafayette County, Mississippi. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Lafayette CountyMap
Lafayette Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 679 square miles (1,760 km), of which 632 square miles (1,640 km) is land and 47 square miles (120 km) (7.0%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Route 278
  • Mississippi Highway 6
  • Mississippi Highway 7
  • Mississippi Highway 9W
  • Mississippi Highway 30
  • Mississippi Highway 315
  • Mississippi Highway 331
  • Mississippi Highway 334

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Holly Springs National Forest (part)

Lafayette County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Lafayette County, Mississippi
Lafayette County Topo map.

Lafayette County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Lafayette County, Mississippi
Lafayette County satellite map.

Lafayette County Outline Map

Outline Map of Lafayette County, Mississippi
Lafayette County outline map.
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