Belzoni

Belzoni is a small city in Humphreys County situated along the Yazoo River in the Mississippi Delta region. The city functions primarily as a local administrative center serving the surrounding agricultural community.

The city was founded in 1886 by the Illinois Central Railroad, transforming an earlier settlement known as Greasy Row. Railroad construction brought economic growth and established the location as a regional transportation hub.

The city takes its name from Giovanni Battista Belzoni, an Italian explorer and Egyptologist who captivated 19th-century imaginations with his archaeological adventures. This connection to global exploration shapes how locals see their town.

Visitors can access city services at the Belzoni Municipal Building, which handles administrative functions for residents and visitors. The city is easily reached by car via local road connections to nearby regional highways.

The area surrounding the city is a major center for farm-raised catfish production, with extensive aquaculture facilities shaping the local landscape. This specialized farming makes the region one of the largest catfish-producing areas in the South.

Location: Humphreys County

Elevation above the sea: 34 m

Website: http://belzonims.com/profbel.htm

GPS coordinates: 33.18170,-90.48500

Latest update: December 22, 2025 11:11