Warren County

Warren County is an administrative division in Mississippi with varied landscapes, rivers, and farming areas. The Mississippi River marks its western edge, while the Yazoo River flows through its heart.

The area was founded in 1809 and named after Joseph Warren, a general from the American Revolution. It grew quickly into a region of major plantations and later became an important trade center.

The courthouse in Vicksburg holds a museum displaying old objects and documents that tell the region's story. Visitors can see how people in this area lived and worked over the generations.

The area has a major river port that receives and ships goods from many directions. Visitors should know that it consists of separate sections linked by a narrow connection.

The main area is separated from the rest by a thin strip of land along the Yazoo River, creating an unusual shape. This rare arrangement came about through historical river changes and political borders from the 1800s.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1809

Capital city: Vicksburg

Shares border with: Issaquena County, Claiborne County, Madison Parish, Yazoo County, Hinds County, Tensas Parish, East Carroll Parish

Website: http://co.warren.ms.us

GPS coordinates: 32.36000,-90.85000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05