Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County is an administrative division in northwestern Mississippi that encompasses multiple towns and communities spread across diverse terrain. The region features river systems, farmland, and residential areas that shape the local landscape and settlement patterns.

The county was established in 1818 and named after Colonel James Lauderdale, a military officer from the War of 1812. The region evolved from a frontier area into an organized administrative division over subsequent decades.

The Tennessee River attracts numerous residents and visitors who engage in fishing, boating, and hiking activities throughout the different seasons.

Visitors can access different parts of the county through a network of local roads connecting the various towns and areas. The most comfortable seasons for exploration are spring and fall when outdoor activities are most enjoyable.

The county maintains an online inmate database system that allows public access to information about individuals currently held in the county detention facilities.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1833

Capital city: Meridian

Shares border with: Kemper County, Clarke County, Newton County, Choctaw County, Sumter County, Jasper County, Neshoba County

Website: http://lauderdalecounty.org

GPS coordinates: 32.40000,-88.66000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22