Communities and Places in Holmes County, Mississippi

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

Holmes County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi; its western border is formed by the Yazoo River and the eastern border by the Big Black River. The western part of the county is within the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,000. Its county seat is Lexington.

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

Communities:

Acona
Brozville
Coxburg
Ebenezer
Egypt
Eulogy
Franklin
Good Hope
Gwin
Howard
Ituma
Marcella
Mileston
Montgomery
Oregon
Owens Wells
Pluto
Quofaloma
Richland
Thornto
Tolarville

Places:

Durant
Lexington
Goodman
Pickens
Tchula
West

Notable Places:

Rankin
Montgomery
Old Lexington
Fort Pemberton

Quick Facts about Holmes county, Mississippi

Here are some quick facts about Holmes county, Mississippi:

Official Website: https://holmescountyms.org/
Population: 17,538 (2020 Census)
County Seat: Lexington
Founded: 1833
Area: 703 square miles (1,821 km²)
Land: 701 square miles (1,816 km²)
Water: 2 square miles (5 km²)
Location: Central Mississippi
Largest City: Durant
Economy: Agriculture (cotton, soybeans, corn), forestry, manufacturing, healthcare

Points of Interest:

Holmes County Courthouse: A historic courthouse built in 1873.
Holmes County Sandhill Crane Refuge: A protected habitat for sandhill cranes and other wildlife.
Durant City Park: A park with a playground, walking trails, and a fishing pond.
Tchula Lake: A 500-acre lake popular for fishing, boating, and camping.
Mississippi Museum of Art: Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the museum houses a collection of American and European art.
Vicksburg National Military Park: Located near Vicksburg, Mississippi, the park commemorates the Siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War.