Lamar district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Sumrall

Sumrall is a town in Lamar district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,711 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 77 churches, 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 forts & heritage and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hickory Hills Lake (26 km), Hattiesburg Zoo (30 km) and Lake Bill Waller (37 km).

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

Sumrall at a glance

Location
Lamar district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,711
Coordinates
31.4174° N, 89.5423° W
Places within 50 km
176 (3 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 Sumrall

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sumrall: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Sumrall

128 churches within 100 km of Sumrall. The closest is First Baptist Church Sumrall (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sumrall

90 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sumrall. The closest is C R Fortenberry Pond Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Sumrall

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sumrall. The closest is Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sumrall

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sumrall. The closest is Anderson Hill (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Sumrall

11 museums within 100 km of Sumrall. The closest is African American Military History Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sumrall

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sumrall. The closest is Hattiesburg Zoo (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sumrall

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

  1. Start in Sumrall
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church Sumrall · church, Lamar
  3. 1 km Sumrall United Methodist Church · church, Lamar
  4. 4 km Church of the Lord Jesus Christ · church, Lamar
  5. 1 km C R Fortenberry Pond Dam · dam, Lamar
  6. 27 km Hickory Hills Lake · hill, Lamar
  7. 26 km Back to Sumrall

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From travellers near Sumrall

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How to reach Sumrall

    All places near Sumrall by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sumrall by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches77128First Baptist Church Sumrall (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5590C R Fortenberry Pond Dam (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2432Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1014Anderson Hill (29 km)
    Museums811African American Military History Museum (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Hattiesburg Zoo (30 km)
    Parks12Collins Zoo (28 km)
    Temples01Wings of Deliverance Faith Temple Number One (62 km)

    Sumrall: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sumrall?

    First Baptist Church Sumrall (church, about 1 km), Sumrall United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), C R Fortenberry Pond Dam (dam, about 3 km), Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (church, about 4 km), Hickory Hills Lake (hill, about 26 km), Bethlehem Church (church, about 7 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 77 churches, 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Sumrall?

    First Baptist Church Sumrall, about 1 km by road; Sumrall United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sumrall?

    C R Fortenberry Pond Dam, about 3 km by road; A G McInturff Dam (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sumrall?

    Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight, about 30 km by road; South 12th Avenue (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sumrall?

    Start in Sumrall, visit First Baptist Church Sumrall, then Sumrall United Methodist Church, then Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, then C R Fortenberry Pond Dam, then Hickory Hills Lake, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sumrall?

    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 Sumrall

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