Lamar district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Purvis

Purvis is a town in Lamar district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 2,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 63 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 55 churches, 23 forts & heritage and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hickory Hills Lake (19 km), Paul B Johnson State Park (20 km) and Hattiesburg Zoo (27 km).

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Purvis, Mississippi
Purvis, Lamar district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Purvis at a glance

Location
Lamar district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 2,335
Coordinates
31.1432° N, 89.4098° W
Places within 50 km
163 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Purvis

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Purvis

104 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Purvis. The closest is Charles Roseberry Pond Dam (2 km); the best-known is Hickory Hills Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Purvis

98 churches within 100 km of Purvis. The closest is Purvis United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Purvis

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Purvis. The closest is Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Purvis

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Purvis. The closest is Black Creek Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Purvis

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Purvis. The closest is Hattiesburg Zoo (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Purvis

10 museums within 100 km of Purvis. The closest is Mississippi Armed Forces Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Purvis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Purvis
  2. 1 km Purvis United Methodist Church · church, Lamar
  3. 2 km Charles Roseberry Pond Dam · dam, Lamar
  4. 19 km Paul B Johnson State Park · park, Forrest
  5. 27 km Hickory Hills Lake · hill, Lamar
  6. 19 km Ephesus Church · church, Lamar
  7. 3 km Back to Purvis

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How to reach Purvis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Purvis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs63104Charles Roseberry Pond Dam (2 km)
    Churches5598Purvis United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2331Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints920Black Creek Hill (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Hattiesburg Zoo (27 km)
    Museums810Mississippi Armed Forces Museum (23 km)
    Beaches & coast03Perk Beach (59 km)
    Parks12Paul B Johnson State Park (20 km)
    Treks11Black Creek Trail (41 km)
    Other attractions01WMAH-TV (Biloxi) (77 km)

    Purvis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Purvis?

    Hickory Hills Lake (hill, about 19 km), Paul B Johnson State Park (park, about 20 km), Purvis United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Charles Roseberry Pond Dam (dam, about 2 km), Ephesus Church (church, about 3 km), Hattiesburg Zoo (nature spot, about 27 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 63 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 55 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Purvis?

    Charles Roseberry Pond Dam, about 2 km by road; Beaver Lake Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Purvis?

    Purvis United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Ephesus Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Purvis?

    Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight, about 19 km by road; Us Highway 49 West From Brooklyn to Hattiesburg (~1928-1936) (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Purvis?

    Start in Purvis, visit Purvis United Methodist Church, then Charles Roseberry Pond Dam, then Paul B Johnson State Park, then Hickory Hills Lake, then Ephesus Church, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Purvis?

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

    Towns near Purvis

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