What is the setting in the book, Three Times Lucky?

Tupelo Landing is town in which "Three Times Lucky" takes place. It is a small town in North Carolina with a population of just 148 people. The inside of the front and back covers of the book show a map of the town. The cafe is on the West end of town, close to Mr. Jesse and Anna Celeste's homes. Lavender and Miss Retzyl live in the center of town near the Piggly Wiggly, and the church and Fool's Bridge are on the far East of town. Miss Blalock's place is separated from the main part of town, and so is Dale's family's home.