DeSoto County, County administrative division in northwestern Mississippi, United States.
DeSoto County extends across 497 square miles of land and water, bordering the Mississippi River as part of the Memphis metropolitan area.
The county, established in 1836, received its name from Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who reached the Mississippi River during his expeditions.
The DeSoto County Museum preserves local heritage through exhibitions of Native American artifacts, settlement documents, and regional agricultural development records.
The DeSoto County Connect App provides residents with direct access to announcements, court information, utilities management, and local government services.
The county transformed from agricultural lands into the third most populous Mississippi county, attracting 185,314 residents according to the 2020 census.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: February 9, 1836
Capital city: Hernando
Shares border with: Shelby County, Tate County, Marshall County, Tunica County, Crittenden County
Website: http://desotocountyms.gov
GPS coordinates: 34.88000,-89.99000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
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