Towns and Places in Kemper County, Mississippi

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

Kemper County is a county located on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,988. Its county seat is De Kalb. The county is named in honor of Reuben Kemper. The county is part of the Meridian, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Here is a list of all the towns, communities, and places in Kemper County, Mississippi:

Towns

De Kalb
Scooba

Census-designated places

Bogue Chitto
Porterville

Unincorporated communities

Cullum
Electric Mills
Moscow
Preston
Sucarnoochee
Tamola
Wahalak

Ghost town

Binnsville
Minden

Quick Facts about Kemper county, Mississippi

Here are some quick facts about Kemper county, Mississippi:

Official Website: https://www.kempercounty.ms: https://www.kempercounty.ms
Population: 5,474 (2020 Census)
County Seat: De Kalb
Founded: 1833
Area: 778 square miles (2,015 km²)
Land: 766 square miles (1,985 km²)
Water: 12 square miles (31 km²)
Location: East-central Mississippi
Largest City: De Kalb
Economy: Forestry, agriculture (timber, poultry, livestock), manufacturing, and healthcare

Points of Interest:

Tallahala National Wildlife Refuge: A refuge for a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and waterfowl.
Paul B. Johnson State Park: A park with a lake, hiking trails, and camping facilities.
Kemper County Courthouse: A historic courthouse built in 1895.
Kemper County Historical Museum: A museum showcasing the history of the county.
Choctaw Tribal Museum: A museum dedicated to the history and culture of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

Additional notes:

Kemper County is named after Reuben Kemper, a Mississippi state legislator.
The county was once home to a number of Native American tribes, including the Choctaw and Chickasaw.
Kemper County played a role in the Civil War, and the Battle of Okolona was fought here in 1864.
The county is home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Kemper County Fair and the De Kalb Peanut Festival.