Winston County, County administrative division in Mississippi, United States.
Winston County is an administrative division in Mississippi located between Jackson and Meridian, comprising rural communities and forested landscapes. The region features scattered settlements typical of rural Mississippi, connected by state and federal highways that pass through its wooded terrain.
The county was established in 1858 and named to honor former Alabama Governor John A. Winston. This naming reflects the historical connections between Mississippi and neighboring Southern states during that era.
The Winston County Courthouse and three additional locations within the region hold positions in the National Register of Historic Places.
Rail and highway connections provide the main transportation routes through the area. Visitors should plan for travel time when exploring this spread-out rural region.
The population of Winston County reached 23,540 residents according to the 2020 census, with Double Springs functioning as the governmental center.
GPS coordinates: 33.06031,-89.04953
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41
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