Panola County

Panola County is an administrative division in northern Mississippi with two main towns serving as county seats: Batesville and Sardis. The Tallahatchie River runs through the territory and shapes its geography.

The legislature established this county on February 9, 1836, as one of twelve divisions created from the Chickasaw Cession of 1832. This formation was part of a major territorial reorganization across Mississippi during that era.

The name comes from a Choctaw word for cotton, showing the farming traditions that shaped this Mississippi region. Agriculture remains central to how people here connect with their land.

The two administrative centers are located in different towns, each with their own courthouse and offices you can visit. It helps to check ahead to see which office handles the services you need.

This area has two administrative seats rather than just one, a result of how the Tallahatchie River once divided travel routes. People on either side of the river needed their own local government office for practical reasons.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: February 9, 1836

Capital city: Batesville

Shares border with: Tunica County, Tate County, Lafayette County, Yalobusha County, Tallahatchie County, Quitman County

Website: http://panolacoms.com

GPS coordinates: 34.36000,-89.95000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26