Jones County, Administrative county in southeastern Mississippi, United States
Jones County encompasses 1,813 square kilometers of territory with a combination of urban centers and agricultural lands between Jasper and Perry counties.
The county, established in 1826, gained recognition during the Civil War when Newton Knight led a group of Confederate deserters to form an independent territory.
Local communities maintain strong connections to both Confederate and Union histories through yearly gatherings, exhibits, and memorial ceremonies across the county.
The administration operates from two county seats, Laurel and Ellisville, which provide governmental services to over 67,000 residents across the region.
During the Civil War period, the territory declared itself as the Free State of Jones, raising the Union flag at the local government buildings.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: 1826
Capital city: Laurel
Shares border with: Smith County, Jasper County, Wayne County, Perry County, Forrest County, Covington County
Website: https://jonescounty.com
GPS coordinates: 31.62000,-89.17000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:30
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