Hinds County

Hinds County is an administrative division in central Mississippi with two county seats: Jackson, the state capital, and the town of Raymond. The area encompasses both urban neighborhoods and surrounding rural communities within its boundaries.

The area was established in 1821 on land formerly inhabited by the Choctaw people and named after General Thomas Hinds, who gained recognition at the Battle of New Orleans. This founding reflected the broader territorial expansion of that era.

The area is home to major universities and colleges that shape the intellectual and social life of residents, with students and faculty contributing to local conversations and events. Educational institutions here are woven into how people experience daily life and community traditions.

Public records and administrative information can be accessed online through the county's official website for various services and inquiries. The two county seats allow visitors to access local services from either location depending on their needs.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson performed the first human lung transplant in 1963, a landmark moment in surgical history. This achievement made the area a center of medical advancement and research.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: February 12, 1821

Capital city: Jackson

Shares border with: Yazoo County, Copiah County, Rankin County, Madison County, Warren County, Claiborne County, Simpson County

Website: http://hindscountyms.com

GPS coordinates: 32.26000,-90.44000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:58