Yazoo City, County seat in west-central Mississippi, United States.
Located along the Yazoo River, the city stands at an elevation of 34 meters, surrounded by agricultural lands and natural forests.
Established in 1824 as Hannan's Bluff, the settlement changed its name to Manchester before becoming Yazoo City in 1841.
The city maintains a structured government system with a Board of Mayor and Aldermen who meet twice monthly to address community matters.
The Federal Correctional Complex operates as the primary employer, while the agricultural sector focuses on cotton, timber, and catfish production.
The discovery of Mississippi's first oil field near Yazoo City in 1939 marked a turning point in the region's economic development.
Location: Yazoo County
Inception: 1824
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Website: http://yazoo.org
GPS coordinates: 32.85639,-90.40750
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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