Macon, Mississippi, is a town located in the east-central part of the state, with coordinates of 33.1054° N and -88.56088° W. The town's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Macon has a rich history and heritage, with its origins dating back to the 1830s. The town was originally known as Makon and was a major stop on the Natchez Trace. Macon played a significant role in the American Civil War, serving as a Confederate supply depot. After the war, the town became a center for agriculture and commerce. Today, Macon is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 2,500 residents.
Geographic Data for Macon, Mississippi, United States
| Latitude | 33° 6.324' |
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| Longitude | -88° -33.653' |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
Numerology for Macon, Mississippi, United States
Chaldean Name Number : 20 => 2
Pythagorean Name Number : 1
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Famous Persons from Macon, Mississippi, United States
- Deontae Skinner - Born on December 18, 1990 - American football player
- Nate Hughes - Born on January 18, 1985 - American football player
- Chris Jones - Born on July 17, 1982 - Canadian football player, and American football player
- Darion Conner - Born on September 28, 1967 - American football player
- Buster Barnett - Born on November 24, 1958 - American football player
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- Cornelius Cash - Born on March 3, 1952 - Basketball player
- T. R. Hummer - Born on August 7, 1950 - Poet - Guggenheim Fellowship
- Fest Cotton - Born on October 18, 1949 - American football player (died: July 22, 2012)
- Reggie Holmes - Born on September 13, 1945 - American football player, and Canadian football player
- Reecy Dickson - Born on October 24, 1944 - Politician
- Carey Bell - Born on November 14, 1936 - Musician (died: May 6, 2007)
- Brother Joe May - Born on November 9, 1912 - Singer (died: July 14, 1972)
- William Larkin Duren, Jr. - Born on November 10, 1905 - Mathematics teacher, Academic administrator, and Mathematician (died: April 4, 2008)
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