Sharkey County, Agricultural county in Mississippi Delta, United States.
Sharkey County encompasses 435 square miles of fertile farmland, producing substantial quantities of corn, soybeans, rice, and cotton throughout the Mississippi Delta region.
Founded in 1876, Sharkey County received its name from William L. Sharkey, who served as the provisional Governor of Mississippi during the post-Civil War period in 1865.
The Great Delta Bear Affair, held annually in October, celebrates the 1902 hunting expedition of President Theodore Roosevelt that led to the creation of teddy bears.
The Sharkey County Sheriff's Office operates from 120 Locust Street in Rolling Fork, providing law enforcement services and maintaining public safety across the jurisdiction.
The Delta National Forest within Sharkey County contains four greentree reservoirs for waterfowl and includes the Blue Lake Recreational area with fishing opportunities.
GPS coordinates: 32.88000,-90.81000
Latest update: March 27, 2025 04:06
USS Cairo
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Greenville Bridge
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Lakeport Plantation
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Mount Holly
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Belmont Plantation
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Delta National Forest
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Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
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5th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Regiment
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Dr. A.G. Anderson House
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Lake Providence Commercial Historic District
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Kings Crossing Site
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New Crescent Theatre
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