Harrison district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Latimer

Latimer is a town in Harrison district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 6,079 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 58 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Walter Anderson Museum of Art (18 km), Fort Maurepas Park (18 km) and Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (19 km).

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Latimer, Mississippi
Latimer, Harrison district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Latimer at a glance

Location
Harrison district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 6,079
Coordinates
30.5346° N, 88.8667° W
Places within 50 km
182 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Latimer

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Churches near Latimer

72 churches within 100 km of Latimer. The closest is Cedar Lake United Methodist Church (13 km); the best-known is Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Latimer

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Latimer. The closest is Marble Springs Park (17 km); the best-known is Fort Maurepas Park (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Latimer

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Latimer. The closest is Big Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Latimer

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Latimer. The closest is Magnolia Bend (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Latimer

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Latimer. The closest is Big Island (16 km); the best-known is Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Latimer

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Latimer. The closest is Camp Hill (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Latimer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Latimer
  2. 18 km Walter Anderson Museum of Art · museum, Jackson
  3. 1 km Fort Maurepas Park · fort, Jackson
  4. 5 km Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art · museum, Harrison
  5. 2 km Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary · church, Harrison
  6. 1 km Biloxi Lighthouse · heritage site, Harrison
  7. 20 km Back to Latimer

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Latimer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5872Cedar Lake United Methodist Church (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3340Marble Springs Park (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2233Big Lake (22 km)
    Beaches & coast1831Magnolia Bend (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1729Big Island (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1321Camp Hill (15 km)
    Museums1111The Art House (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57Marsh Island (20 km)
    Other attractions26WMAH-TV (Biloxi) (32 km)
    Parks04Shady Grove Park And Baseball Field (54 km)
    Treks22Biloxi Boardwalk (21 km)
    Caves11Cave Ministries (45 km)

    Latimer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Latimer?

    Walter Anderson Museum of Art (museum, about 18 km), Fort Maurepas Park (fort, about 18 km), Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 19 km), Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art (museum, about 20 km), Biloxi Lighthouse (heritage site, about 20 km), Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Latimer?

    182 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Latimer?

    Cedar Lake United Methodist Church, about 13 km by road; First Baptist Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Latimer?

    Marble Springs Park, about 17 km by road; Robert Friar House (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Latimer?

    Big Lake, about 22 km by road; Broadus Lake Dam (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Latimer?

    Start in Latimer, visit Walter Anderson Museum of Art, then Fort Maurepas Park, then Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, then Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, then Biloxi Lighthouse, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Latimer?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Latimer

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Latimer’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Latimer on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.