Communities & Towns in Jefferson County, Mississippi

Here is a list of all the city, communities, and towns in Jefferson county, Mississippi

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi; its western border is formed by the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,260, making it the fourth-least populous county in Mississippi. Its county seat is Fayette. The county is named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

Here is a list of all the city, communities, and towns in Jefferson county, Mississippi:

City

Fayette

Unincorporated communities

Cannonsburg
Church Hill
Coon Box
Harriston
Lorman
McBride
Red Lick
Union Church

Ghost towns or defunct

Ashland (or Ashland Landing)
Gum Ridge
Old Greenville
Rodney
Uniontown

Quick Facts about Jefferson county, Mississippi

Here are some quick facts about Jefferson county, Mississippi:

Official Website: http://www.jeffersoncountyms.com/board-supervisors

Population: 73,491
County Seat: Fayette
Founded: 1802
Area: 567 square miles (1,469 km²)
Land: 556 square miles (1,440 km²)
Water: 11 square miles (29 km²)
Location: Southwest Mississippi
Largest City: Fayette
Economy: Agriculture (cotton, soybeans, corn), manufacturing, healthcare, and retail

Points of Interest:

Grand Gulf Military State Park: A park with a Civil War fort and museum.
Natchez Trace Parkway: A scenic parkway with hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.
Fayette Historic District: A district with a number of historic buildings, including the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Jefferson County Museum: A museum showcasing the history of the county.
Homochitto National Forest: A national forest with hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting opportunities.

Additional notes:

Jefferson County is named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
The county was once home to a number of Native American tribes, including the Choctaw and Natchez.
Jefferson County played a role in the Civil War, and the Battle of Grand Gulf was fought here in 1863.
The county is home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Jefferson County Fair and the Fayette Street Festival.