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!✨
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