Mississippi Cottage

07/23/2026

🌟 Discover Mississippi Like Never Before! 🌟
Did you know each of Mississippi’s 82 counties has its own unique story — from famous hometown heroes and historic landmarks to quirky traditions and hidden gems!?

We’ve put together a fun, shareable list revealing what makes every corner of the Magnolia State special. Whether you’re a local or just love learning about Mississippi, this tour through our counties will surprise and delight you! 🗺️

👇 Read below to explore the full list and get to know Mississippi county by county. Share with friends who love all things Magnolia State! 💙🌿

1. Adams: Home to Natchez, one of the oldest European settlements on the Mississippi River.
2. Alcorn: Named after Reconstruction-era governor James L. Alcorn.
3. Amite: Known for its rolling hills and rural charm.
4. Attala: Birthplace of Oprah Winfrey.
5. Benton: Named for U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton.
6. Bolivar: Named after South American liberator Simón Bolívar.
7. Calhoun: Famous for sweet potatoes and Southern hospitality.
8. Carroll: Rich in Civil War history and antebellum architecture.
9. Chickasaw: Named after the Chickasaw Native American tribe.
10. Choctaw: Home to part of the Tombigbee National Forest.
11. Claiborne: Port Gibson called “too beautiful to burn” by General Grant.
12. Clarke: Contains parts of the Chickasawhay River.
13. Clay: Hosts the Prairie Arts Festival each Labor Day.
14. Coahoma: Birthplace of blues legend Muddy Waters.
15. Copiah: Famous for the Crystal Springs Tomato Festival.
16. Covington: Known for Collins’ Christmas lights display.
17. DeSoto: One of Mississippi’s fastest-growing counties.
18. Forrest: Hattiesburg and home to The University of Southern Mississippi.
19. Franklin: Contains much of Homochitto National Forest.
20. George: Named for U.S. Senator James Z. George.
21. Greene: Quiet, rural farming traditions.
22. Grenada: Features Grenada Lake, a fishing hotspot.
23. Hancock: Home to the INFINITY Science Center and NASA rocket testing.
24. Harrison: One of the top seafood capitals of the world.
25. Hinds: Contains Jackson, the state capital.
26. Holmes: Known for historic churches and Delta blues roots.
27. Humphreys: “Farm-Raised Catfish Capital of the World.”
28. Issaquena: Mississippi’s least populous county.
29. Itawamba: Named after a Chickasaw leader.
30. Jackson: Pascagoula shipbuilding industry hub.
31. Jasper: Split into two judicial districts by the Chickasawhay River.
32. Jefferson: One of the state’s oldest counties.
33. Jefferson Davis: Named for the Confederate president.
34. Jones: Known as the “Free State of Jones” for Civil War-era rebellion.
35. Kemper: East Mississippi Community College
36. Lafayette: Home to Oxford and Ole Miss University.
37. Lamar: Named after statesman and Supreme Court Justice Lucius Q.C. Lamar.
38. Lauderdale: Centered around railroad town Meridian.
39. Lawrence: Named for War of 1812 naval hero James Lawrence.
40. Leake: The geographical center of the state.
41. Lee: Tupelo, Elvis Presley’s birthplace.
42. Leflore: Heart of the Mississippi Delta blues trail.
43. Lincoln: Brookhaven’s historic homes and culture.
44. Lowndes: Home to Columbus Air Force Base.
45. Madison: Canton is known as "Mississippi's Hollywood"
46. Marion: Columbia briefly Mississippi’s capital in 1821.
47. Marshall: Holly Springs’ antebellum charm and Civil Rights history.
48. Monroe: Aberdeen’s large collection of antebellum homes.
49. Montgomery: Site of Mississippi Industrial College.
50. Neshoba: Famous for the Neshoba County Fair, the “Giant House Party.”
51. Newton: Mississippi’s only covered bridge.
52. Noxubee: Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge for birdwatchers.
53. Oktibbeha: Home to Mississippi State University in Starkville.
54. Panola: Split between Batesville and Sardis.
55. Pearl River: Poplarville’s Blueberry Jubilee festival.
56. Perry: Quiet, forested with De Soto National Forest.
57. Pike: Southwest Mississippi Community College and gospel roots.
58. Pontotoc: “Land of hanging grapes” in Chickasaw.
59. Prentiss: Named after famous orator Seargent Smith Prentiss.
60. Quitman: One of the smallest counties by area.
61. Rankin: Surrounded by national forests, and a 33,000 acre man-made reservoir.
62. Scott: Home to Bienville National Forest.
63. Sharkey: Part of the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area.
64. Simpson: Location of the Mississippi Petrified Forest.
65. Smith: Named for Revolutionary War hero David Smith.
66. Stone: Named for Mississippi’s first native-born governor.
67. Sunflower: Indianola is hometown of blues legend B.B. King.
68. Tallahatchie: Site of Emmett Till trial.
69. Tate: Senatobia and Northwest Mississippi Community College.
70. Tippah: Ripley’s First Monday Trade Days market.
71. Tishomingo: Tishomingo State Park and scenic Natchez Trace.
72. Tunica: Known for casino resorts along the Mississippi River.
73. Union: New Albany is the birthplace of William Faulkner.
74. Walthall: Named after Confederate general and senator Edward Walthall.
75. Warren: Historic Vicksburg and National Military Park.
76. Washington: Greenville’s Delta culture and literary heritage.
77. Wayne: Timber and railroad industry history.
78. Webster: Named for Daniel Webster with friendly small towns.
79. Wilkinson: Oldest settlement in the Mississippi Territory.
80. Winston: Named after a South Carolina legislator.
81. Yalobusha: Shared between Water Valley and Coffeeville.
82. Yazoo: Known for the “Witch of Yazoo” legend and haunting tales.

✨From haunted legends to blues roots and college towns to catfish capitals, Mississippi has it all!✨



📸 Fine Art America

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Nice morning!

05/28/2026

Even the Ospreys love crappie!

04/01/2026

Sacalait (or sac-a-lait) is the Cajun French term for crappie, specifically popular in South Louisiana, meaning "sack of milk" due to its white, flaky meat. They are highly prized freshwater game fish found in lakes and bayous

BREAKING - Texas State Record Crappie Caught

ZWOLLE, LA — What started as a routine bass tournament turned into a potentially record-breaking moment on the water this past weekend, as Louisiana angler Ricky “Tee” Thibodeaux from DeRidder, Louisiana landed a crappie that may soon be recognized as the new Texas state record.

Thibodeaux was competing in a local bass tournament when the unexpected catch occurred.

Fishing in Housen Bay on the Texas side of Toledo Bend, Tee was targeting bass in approximately 3 feet of water using a white chartreuse Z-Man Chatterbait, paired with a matching Strike King Blade Minnow as a trailer.

Instead, he hooked into something far different.

“She nailed it! At first I thought I'd caught a big bass, until she surface and her sides looked like a barn door.,” Thibodeaux said.

After being weighed on certified scales, the fish registered 4.67 pounds, surpassing the current Texas state record of 4.56 pounds.

Because the fish was caught on the Texas side of Toledo Bend, it qualifies directly for Texas state record consideration.

The record, however, is still pending official certification by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

“I’ve caught a lot of sacalait out here,” Tee said, “but nothing even close to that one.

If certified, Thibodeaux’s catch will officially set a new benchmark for crappie in Texas waters and add another legendary story to the long history of Toledo Bend producing giant fish.

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Crappie are biting!

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03/08/2026

Big Momma😄

We found Big Momma before the storm hit‼️

She weighed 3.73lbs and was a little over 17”🤯

Magnolia Crappie Club

03/06/2026

Wow!