Information on Purvis, Lamar County
The City of Purvis is located in the state of Mississippi, in Lamar County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Purvis City HALL, Lamar County
| Purvis City Hall's address | Purvis Purvis Municipal Building P.O. Box 308 Purvis MS 39475 United States | |
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| Phone number of Purvis City Hall | +1 601-794-2472 | |
| Purvis, MS email | Not available | |
| Purvis official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Purvis | Roger H. Herrin | |
| Lamar County, Mississippi: Vital Records | Purvis vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Purvis
What county is Purvis MS in?Purvis, MS is located in Lamar County |
Where is Purvis, Mississippi ?Purvis is in Lamar County, situated in the southern part of the United States in Mississippi. It is approximately 15 miles southwest of Hattiesburg and serves as the county seat of Lamar County. Purvis lies within close proximity to important transport routes like U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 59. |
Purvis administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar - other counties in Mississippi |
Demography of Purvis
| Name of Purvis inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 2 164 inhabitants | 104 / 6 302 | ||
| Population density in Purvis | 564,4 pop/sq mi (217,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Purvis, MS
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Purvis, MS
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| HATTIESBURG GENERAL MAIL FACILITY | 220 S 40TH AVE | 6012717010 |
| PETAL POST OFFICE | 121 MORRIS ST | 6015823618 |
| PEARL RIVER COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK OFFICE | 200 S. MAIN STREET | 6014032328 |
| WIGGINS POST OFFICE | 125 BORDER AVE W | 6019283964 |
| COLUMBIA POST OFFICE | 815 MAIN ST | 6017364653 |
| CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT JONES COUNTY 1ST JUDICIAL | 110 COURT ST SUITE B | 6014778538 |
| COLLINS MAIN POST OFFICE | 304 S DOGWOOD AVE | 6017654281 |
| BOGALUSA POST OFFICE | 305 AVENUE B | 9857351356 |
| LAUREL MAIN POST OFFICE | 315 SAWMILL ROAD | 6014251408 |
| CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT JONES COUNTY | 405 N 5TH AVE | 6014252556 |
| JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK OF COURT | 1025 THIRD ST | 6017924231 |
| PICAYUNE ANNEX US POST OFFICE | 6342 HWY 11 N | 6017982876 |
| WASHINGTON PARISH CLERK OF COURT | WASHINGTON AND MAIN ST | 9858394663 |
| LUCEDALE POST OFFICE | 209 COX ST | 6019472719 |
| CLERK OF COURT LAWRENCE COUNTY | 517 EAST BROAD ST | 6015874791 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Purvis
There are 2 bank branches in Purvis.
Hancock Whitney Bank is the most popular bank in Purvis with 1 branch offices, followed by The First, A National Banking Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Purvis:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Whitney Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The First, A National Banking Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Purvis administrative numbers
| Purvis City code | 2860480 |
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| Purvis City postcode | 39475 |
Transportation modes in Purvis
| Airport | Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport 12.3 miles Stellar Airpark 12.8 miles Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport 22.8 miles |
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Purvis territory
| Purvis area | 3,83 sq mi (9,93 km²) |
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| Purvis altitude | 381 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 31.1426 Longitude: -89.4049 Latitude: 31° 8' 33'' North Longitude: 89° 24' 18'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Purvis | Currently, the town Purvis isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Purvis isn't part of a natural park |
What is Purvis close to?
| Nearby cities include: Lumberton, Hattiesburg, Petal and Sumrall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sumrall | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| Lumberton |  | Hattiesburg |
| Lumberton | Lumberton | Wiggins |
| Lumberton 10 miles | Hattiesburg 12.5 miles | Petal 17.4 miles |
| Sumrall 20.6 miles | Poplarville 22.4 miles | New Augusta 22.7 miles |
| Wiggins 25.3 miles | Columbia 26.2 miles | Angie 27.7 miles |
| Beaumont 28.3 miles | Seminary 29.4 miles | Varnado 30.6 miles |
| Richton 31 miles | ||
Distance between Purvis and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1697 miles | Houston : 369 miles closest | Philadelphia : 1008 miles |
| Phoenix : 1334 miles | San Antonio : 557 miles | San Diego : 1627 miles |
| Dallas : 447 miles | San Jose : 1893 miles | Jacksonville : 464 miles |
| Indianapolis : 625 miles | San Francisco : 1961 miles | Austin : 500 miles |
| Columbus : 710 miles | Fort Worth : 480 miles | Charlotte : 570 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Purvis, MS
Elementary schools in Purvis
Purvis Lower Elementary
District of Lamar County School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 370
Purvis Upper Elementary
District of Lamar County School DistrictLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 403
Middle schools in Purvis
Purvis Middle School
District of Lamar County School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 404
High schools in Purvis
Purvis High School
District of Lamar County School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 587
Private schools in Purvis
Lamar Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 320
schools in Purvis
Jefferson/Todd Alternative Program
District of Lamar County School DistrictLamar County Vocational Technical Center
District of Lamar County School DistrictLeisure and activities in Purvis surrounding area
| Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Hattiesburg Zoo to Hattiesburg 13.7 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Timberton Golf Club to Hattiesburg 9.8 miles | Shadow Ridge to Hattiesburg 11.6 miles |
| Canebrake Golf Club to Hattiesburg 13.1 miles | Hattiesburg Country Club to Hattiesburg 14.4 miles |
| USM's Van Hook Golf Course to Hattiesburg 14.8 miles | Hillsdale Golf Course to Lumberton 15.4 miles |
| Lake Hills Golf Club to Lumberton 15.7 miles | |