Cities and Places in Marion County, Mississippi

Here is a list of all the cities, communities, and places in Marion county, Mississippi

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,441. Its county seat is Columbia. Marion County is named for American Revolutionary War guerrilla leader Francis Marion also known as The Swamp Fox.

Here is a list of all the cities, communities, and places in Marion county, Mississippi:

Cities

Columbia

Census-designated places

Foxworth
Kokomo

Unincorporated communities

Bunker Hill
Cheraw
Good Hope
Goss
Hopewell
Hub
Morgantown
Sandy Hook

Quick Facts about Marion county, Mississippi

Here are some quick facts about Marion county, Mississippi:

Location: South-central Mississippi, halfway between the Gulf of Mexico and Jackson, the state capital.
County Seat: Columbia
Population: 24,441
Area: 549 square miles (1,420 km²)
Founded: 1811 Named after: American Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, also known as “The Swamp Fox”

Additional facts from the official website:

Major industries: Agriculture, forestry, manufacturing
Natural resources: Timber, oil, gas
Popular attractions: Percy Quin State Park, Marion County Historical Museum, Columbia City Park
Events: Marion County Fair, Catfish Festival, Christmas Parade
Website: http://www.marioncountyms.com/
Marion County is located in the heart of the Pine Belt region of Mississippi.
The county is bisected by the Pearl River.
The county is home to two colleges: William Carey University and Pearl River Community College.
The county is known for its hunting, fishing, and camping opportunities.