Belzoni, County seat in Mississippi Delta region, United States.
Belzoni sits along the Yazoo River in Humphreys County, covering 1.02 square miles with a population of approximately 2,235 residents.
The Illinois Central Railroad established Belzoni in 1886, transforming the area previously known as Greasy Row into an important transportation center.
The city honors civil rights leader Reverend George W. Lee, whose 1955 murder while advocating for African American voting rights remains a significant historical event.
The Belzoni Municipal Building at P.O. Box 674 serves residents with administrative services under the leadership of Mayor Wardell Walton.
Farm-raised catfish production dominates the local economy, with 40,000 acres dedicated to aquaculture within the surrounding region.
Location: Humphreys County
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Website: http://belzonims.com/profbel.htm
GPS coordinates: 33.18170,-90.48500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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