Leake County

Leake County is an administrative division in central Mississippi covering roughly 585 square miles. It includes the city of Carthage along with several smaller towns such as Lena, Sebastopol, and Walnut Grove.

The county was established in 1833 and named after Walter Leake, who served as Mississippi's governor from 1822 to 1825. This naming honored an important figure in the state's early development.

Communities with different backgrounds live throughout the smaller towns and countryside, each bringing their own traditions to local celebrations and gathering places. This diversity shapes the character of neighborhoods and how people spend time together in their daily routines.

The county is crossed by several major roads including Highways 13, 16, 25, 35, and 43, along with portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway. These transportation routes connect the different towns and make exploring the area straightforward.

An interesting geographic fact is that the population center of the entire state of Mississippi is located near the town of Lena. This spot was calculated based on where people actually live across the state.

GPS coordinates: 32.74011,-89.52413

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43