Jefferson County, County administration center in Fayette, Mississippi.
Description
Jefferson County is an administrative region in southwest Mississippi with its government seat in Fayette. The area encompasses woodlands, river valleys, and rural communities spread across its territory.
History
The region was established in 1799 as Pickering County and renamed Jefferson County in 1802 to honor President Thomas Jefferson. This early founding reflects its place in Mississippi's territorial development.
Culture
The Jefferson County School District manages educational institutions throughout the region, serving students from various communities within its boundaries.
Practical
The region is crossed by several main highways that serve as primary connections through the area. These transportation routes provide access to different communities and points of interest.
Did you know?
The area was shaped for generations by plantation-based agriculture, which still shows in how the land is organized and settled. This historical pattern remains visible in the layout of communities and landscape.
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Jefferson College
29.8 km
Emerald Mound Site
23.1 km
Springfield Plantation
15.5 km
Anna Site
30.5 km
Mangum Mound Site
31.6 km
Brandon Hall
24.7 km
Selma Plantation
26.9 km
Elizabeth Female Academy
30.4 km
Oakland Memorial Chapel
19.3 km
Van Dorn House
23.4 km
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
33.8 km
Gemiluth Chessed
25.9 km
Rodney Presbyterian Church
22.3 km
Christ Church
19.8 km
Bethel Presbyterian Church
21.7 km
Alcorn State University Historic District
19.8 km
Union Church Presbyterian Church
23.3 km
Assembly Hall
30.4 km
Edgewood
31.1 km
Canemount
20.4 km
Waterproof High School
34.3 km
Idlewild
24.8 km
Washington Methodist Church
30.8 km
Tensas Parish Courthouse
28.2 km
St. Joseph Historic District
28.4 km
Lake Bruin State Park
30.3 km
Trace Theater
26.2 km
Rodney Center Historic District
21.7 km
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