Humphreys County, Administrative county in Mississippi, United States
Description
Humphreys County is an administrative county in the Mississippi Delta region with Belzoni serving as its administrative center. The area is shaped by waterways, wetlands, and agricultural land spread across the landscape.
History
The county was established in 1918, making it the most recent administrative unit in Mississippi. It came into being during a period when Delta region development was in full progress.
Culture
The county's name honors Benjamin G. Humphreys, an important figure in Mississippi's past. Local life revolves around farming and fish breeding, which shape daily routines and community identity here.
Practical
Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge and Sky Lake Wildlife Management Area offer nature observation and outdoor activities. Visitors should be prepared for the wetland environment and wear appropriate footwear.
Did you know?
The area gained recognition in 1976 as the Farm-Raised Catfish Capital of the World, with vast aquaculture operations defining its economic profile. This specialization turned the region into a center for commercial fish production in America.
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B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
37.5 km
Rice–Totten Field
45.3 km
Holly Bluff Site
38.3 km
Mount Holly
48.3 km
Jaketown Site
12.3 km
Belmont Plantation
50.2 km
Delta National Forest
56.5 km
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
35.6 km
Leroy Percy State Park
38.6 km
Holmes County State Park
57.4 km
Junius R. Ward House
49.2 km
Wetherbee House
59.2 km
Woodburn Bridge
33.5 km
Acona Church, Cemetery, and School
49.1 km
Ricks Memorial Library
32.9 km
Indianola Historic District
37.7 km
U.S. Post Office
46.6 km
First Methodist Church of Greenwood
53.4 km
Washington County Courthouse
58.4 km
Leland Historic District
46.7 km
Washington School
54.8 km
Southworth House
52.4 km
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal
53.1 km
Augustus J. Oakes House
33.4 km
Rex Theatre
45.2 km
New Crescent Theatre
7.4 km
Keesler Bridge
53.6 km
Wesley Methodist Church Historic District
52.8 km
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