Sunflower County

Sunflower County is an administrative division in the Mississippi Delta region with Indianola as its county seat. The area comprises multiple communities and is served by a consolidated school district that merged three previous educational administrations.

The county was established in 1844 and underwent changes to its administrative structure over the decades. Moving the county seat to Indianola in 1882 represented a major shift in how the region was governed and organized.

The county holds strong ties to blues music through legendary figures like B.B. King, whose influence shaped the sound and identity of the Mississippi Delta region. This musical heritage remains present in local communities and continues to draw people interested in the roots of the genre.

The county is located in the Mississippi Delta region and is accessible through major roads connecting its communities. For detailed information about attractions and services, visitors should check with local tourism offices or the county seat in Indianola.

The county is home to the Mississippi State Penitentiary, one of the state's largest correctional facilities. This facility has been a significant part of the local landscape and regional economy.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1844

Capital city: Indianola

Shares border with: Coahoma County, Humphreys County, Tallahatchie County, Leflore County, Bolivar County, Washington County

Website: http://sunflowercounty.ms.gov/Pages/Default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 33.61000,-90.60000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:58