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| established = 1934
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| time_period = Early 1930s
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| history = Early 1930s: Planned
| history = Early : Planned
Late 1930s: East Segment being built
: Segment being built
Early 1950s: East Segment finished
1950s: East Segment
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Mississippi Highway 490 (MS 490) is a county highway in eastern Mississippi. The highway’s western terminus is at the intersection of MS 395 and MS 15 in Noxapater.[1] From there, it travels generally eastward, serving as a spur for MS 397 by accessing roads off of MS 397
The Western Segment ends at an T-Intersection in Nanih Waiya
it’s Eastern Segment starts by splitting up with MS 397.
After splitting up MS 490 ends at an T-Intersection in Mashulaville, Highway 14 runs past the intersection.
Western Segment of Mississippi Highway 490
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MS 490 begins in rural Winston County at a junction with MS 395,MS 15 in Noxapater in the vicinity of the historic Nanih Waiya Mound and the associated Nanih Waiya Historical Memorial. From this point, the highway proceeds generally eastward through a largely rural landscape, characterized by agricultural areas and woodlands.
As it continues its eastward trajectory, MS 490 approaches MS 393. This road leads to the Nanih Waiya Mound.
South East of Louisville, MS 490 continues its rural course until it reach it’s eastern terminus in the community of Nanih Waiya and Mashulaville. Here, it concurs with MS 397 a significant north-south county highway.[2]
The total length of MS 490 is approximately 5.206 miles (8.378 km). The route is maintained by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The entire length of MS 490 is a two-lane, rural state highway.
Eastern Segment of Mississippi Highway 490
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Mississippi Highway 490 Eastern (MS 490 E) is a relatively short, rural state highway in eastern Mississippi, spanning approximately 5.2 miles (8.4 km). Its “eastern segment” specifically refers to the portion of the highway that extends from the vicinity of Macon in Noxubee County eastward to its terminus in the community of Noxapater.
“This eastern segment of MS 490 is characterized by a two-lane road that primarily traverses agricultural land and woodlands. Significantly, MS 490 has a concurrency with Mississippi Highway 397 (MS 397) in the Nanih Waiya area, meaning the two highways share the same road for a portion of their route. A notable point along this segment is its intersection with Mississippi Highway 14 (MS 14) in Mashulaville, Noxubee County, which provides a key connection for local traffic. While it doesn’t pass directly through downtown Macon, it serves as an access route to the town from the east. Ultimately, MS 490’s eastern segment fulfills its role as a local connector, facilitating movement between the Nanih Waiya historical area, and Macon.”[3]
The exact date of establishment for Mississippi Highway 490 is not precisely documented in readily available common records. However, it has been part of the Mississippi State Highway System for a considerable period, likely having been designated from existing local roads as the state’s transportation network expanded throughout the 20th century. Its primary function has consistently been to provide a local connection between MS 395, the historically significant Nanih Waiya area, the town of Louisville, and MS 15.
Major intersections
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