Pemiscot County

Pemiscot County spreads along the Mississippi River with Caruthersville as its administrative center. The landscape is dominated by agricultural areas, while the river has long provided commerce and transportation for residents.

The county was established in 1851 and developed as an important trading center along the Mississippi. Fertile soils and river proximity have shaped its economic story since then.

The name comes from a Fox language word meaning liquid mud, reflecting the soil's nature. Visitors can experience local traditions and community gatherings in Caruthersville that shape the region's rural character.

The Caruthersville Bridge is the sole Mississippi River crossing between Cairo and Memphis, connecting the county to Tennessee. Visitors should know that river access shapes the region, with main routes best approached from north or south.

The region is known for fertile alluvial soils created by regular Mississippi flooding over centuries. These nutrient-rich deposits make it one of the state's most productive farming zones.

Location: Missouri

Inception: 1851

Capital city: Caruthersville

Shares border with: New Madrid County, Mississippi County, Dunklin County, Lake County, Dyer County

Website: http://pemiscotcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 36.21000,-89.78000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25