Jones County

Jones County is an administrative unit in southeastern Mississippi that connects urban centers like Laurel and Ellisville with wide agricultural areas. The territory stretches between neighboring regions Jasper to the north and Perry to the south and unites different landscape forms.

The administrative unit was founded in 1826 and experienced a secession during the Civil War under Newton Knight, who formed an independent community with deserters. This episode shaped local memory culture lasting and is addressed in museums.

The name honors John Paul Jones, a naval officer from the independence era, whose legacy appears in public buildings. The population maintains a mix of rural traditions and small-town life, visible in local festivals and craft markets.

Visitors can reach the two administrative centers Laurel and Ellisville to obtain information or use public facilities. Most services are available on weekdays, and parking spaces are located near the main buildings.

During the conflict between North and South, residents hoisted the Union flag at government buildings and declared their independence from Confederate territory. This action led to a distinct local identity that is still mentioned in narratives and exhibitions today.

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: December 11, 2025 19:05