Jones County, Mississippi - Wikipedia
WEBJones County is in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,246. [1] Its county seats are Laurel and Ellisville. [2] Jones County is part of the Laurel micropolitan area.
Jones County MS
WEBLess than a decade after Mississippi became the country’s 20th state, settlers carved out a 700-square mile of pine forests and streams for a new county in 1826. They named it Jones County after John Paul Jones, the early American Naval hero who rose from humble Scottish origin to military success during the American Revolution.
The True Story of the ‘Free State of Jones’ - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBI’m here in Jones County, Mississippi, to breathe in the historical vapors left by Newton Knight, a poor white farmer who led an extraordinary rebellion during the Civil War. With a company of...
Jones County - Mississippi Encyclopedia
WEBFounded in 1826 from portions of Covington and Wayne Counties, Jones County is located in southern Mississippi’s Piney Woods region. The Leaf River traverses Jones’s western region from north to south, while Tallahoma Creek wends its way through the county’s eastern section. In the 1820s and 1830s the lands …
The Free State of Jones County, Mississippi
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Unique History: Must-See Historic Spots in Jones County
WEBSep 28, 2020 · From Civil War history to beautiful stately homes and even haunted tales, these landmarks are must-see spots for any history-buff. Start planning your historical tour of Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi!
Jones County and Laurel Mississippi - The New State of Jones
WEBLaurel and Jones County, Mississippi is ever-charming, utterly hospitable, and can we be honest? When you visit – whether for the week or the day – we’re just downright happy you’re here (view how to get here). We’re here to help you plan your ideal vacation itinerary.
A Laurel Bucket List: 7 Things to Do & See in Jones County, MS
WEBNov 25, 2019 · There’s so much to do and see in Jones County, Mississippi, and it may be hard to decide where to start. When you’re visiting, be sure to stop by these must-see spots! Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. This always-free museum opened in the early 1920s and is the oldest museum in the state.
The Free State of Jones County, Mississippi
WEBJones County, Mississippi. County Administrator. Ms. Danielle Ashley. 415 North 5th Avenue. Laurel, MS 39441. Phone: (601) 428-3134. Website. City of Ellisville. Mayor Lynn Buckhaults.
Jones County Maps | Jones County MS
WEB2019 Proposed Flood Mapping Revisions. Government / Admin. Board of Supervisors. Circuit Clerk. Chancery Clerk. Tax Assessor / Collector. Public Safety. Sheriff. Emergency Management.
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