Humphreys County

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1918

Capital city: Belzoni

Shares border with: Sunflower County, Yazoo County, Sharkey County, Washington County, Leflore County, Holmes County

GPS coordinates: 33.13000,-90.52000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44