Leake County, Administrative division in central Mississippi, United States.
Leake County spans 585 square miles of land containing the city of Carthage and several towns including Lena, Sebastopol, and Walnut Grove.
Founded in 1833, the county received its name from Walter Leake, who served as Mississippi's governor from 1822 to 1825.
The population of 21,275 residents represents a mix of White, Black, Native American, and Hispanic communities across rural and urban areas.
The county maintains several major transportation routes, including Mississippi Highways 13, 16, 25, 35, and 43, plus sections of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
The geographic center of Mississippi's population was determined to be near the town of Lena in Leake County during 2010.
GPS coordinates: 32.74011,-89.52413
Latest update: May 8, 2025 21:33
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