Chickasaw County, County administrative division in Mississippi, United States.
Chickasaw County spans 504 square miles of land with two county seats, Houston and Okolona, serving a population of 17,106 residents.
The Mississippi state legislature established this county in 1836 after obtaining the territory from the Chickasaw Native Americans through land cessions.
The county demographics reflect a diverse population with 50.18% White residents, 43.3% African American residents, and 3.75% Hispanic or Latino residents.
The Board of Supervisors operates from two locations: 1 Pinson Square in Houston and 234 West Main Street in Okolona, Mississippi.
The county produced notable musicians including blues performer Bukka White and singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry, who contributed to American music.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: 1836
Capital city: Houston
Shares border with: Pontotoc County, Lee County, Monroe County, Clay County, Webster County, Calhoun County
Website: http://chickasawcoms.com
GPS coordinates: 33.92000,-88.95000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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