Oktibbeha County, Administrative division in Mississippi, United States.
Oktibbeha County encompasses 462 square miles of land in east central Mississippi, with Starkville serving as its primary administrative center.
The county territory belonged to the Choctaw people until 1830, when they ceded their lands through the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek.
The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum preserves local history through exhibits and educational programs about the region's development and traditions.
The county provides essential services through multiple departments, including emergency management, tax administration, and public safety operations.
The name Oktibbeha derives from Choctaw language meaning 'icy creek', reflecting the indigenous heritage of this Mississippi region.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: 1833
Capital city: Starkville
Shares border with: Clay County, Winston County, Lowndes County, Neshoba County, Webster County, Choctaw County
Website: http://oktibbehacountyms.org
GPS coordinates: 33.43000,-88.88000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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