Summit, MS

Ireland

Summit is a small Mississippi town right off Interstate 55 in Pike County, about 15 minutes north of McComb and an hour south of Jackson. The interstate runs directly through town, making it a convenient stop for travelers between New Orleans and Jackson. Most visitors use I-55 or parallel US Highway 51, while locals take Highway 570 to reach surrounding communities. The town sits among typical south Mississippi pine forests with hot, humid summers and mild winters.