Panola County

Panola County is an administrative division in eastern Mississippi with extensive land and water areas throughout its boundaries. The Tallahatchie River runs through the region, creating the natural feature that influences how the county is organized and divided.

The county was established in 1836 following the Chickasaw land cession to the United States in 1832. Its name comes from the Choctaw word meaning cotton, which represented the region's early economic foundation.

The presence of two county seats in Batesville and Sardis reflects how the landscape shaped local governance and community identity. This division remains visible in how residents relate to different parts of the county.

Interstate 55 and US Route 51 are the main highways running through the area, connecting travelers to other parts of the state. These routes make it easy to navigate and reach different communities within and beyond the region.

The population consists of nearly equal communities of different backgrounds, making it a region of balanced diversity. This demographic mix shapes how the area develops and how residents from different groups interact.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1846

Capital city: Carthage

Shares border with: Harrison County, Caddo Parish, DeSoto Parish, Shelby County, Rusk County

Website: http://co.panola.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 32.16000,-94.31000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22