Yazoo County, Administrative division in west-central Mississippi, United States.
The county encompasses 934 square miles of land, stretching from flat Delta fields to rolling hills with cliffs formed by loess deposits.
Established on January 21, 1823, as Mississippi's 19th county, the territory was acquired from Choctaw Indians in 1820 and named after the Yazoo River.
The county preserves the distinct Bentonia blues music style and maintains numerous historical sites connected to African American heritage and Civil War events.
The county connects to major transportation routes including Interstate 55 and U.S. Highway 49, with Yazoo County Airport serving regional aviation needs.
The region contains sections of both Hillside National Wildlife Refuge and Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, offering extensive natural habitats.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: January 21, 1823
Capital city: Yazoo City
Website: http://www.yazoocounty.net/
Shares border with: Humphreys County, Hinds County, Holmes County, Madison County, Sharkey County, Warren County, Issaquena County, Attala County
Website: http://yazoocounty.net
GPS coordinates: 32.78000,-90.40000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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