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Description: Neshoba County is a place of heritage and opportunity where our goal is to serve our citizens and build a brighter tomorrow for future generations. We
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Thank you for visiting the Neshoba County website. We hope the information here will be helpful. This site has been created as a public service to give you an overview of the functions and services provided by Neshoba County governmental units and elected officials. Please contact us if you have questions or if we can be of assistance.
Neshoba County was established by the Mississippi legislature on December 23, 1833. The word "Neshoba" is believed to be derived from an Indian word for "wolf". Philadelphia became the county seat of Neshoba County on August 15, 1837. The Pearl River, which flows east to west through Neshoba County, was an important waterway for early settlers, especially between 1830 and 1860. It reportedly took 15 days to travel by keel boat from Philadelphia to Jackson and about 30 days of vigorous labor to bring a keel
Mississippi State Website | County & City Directory of Local Businesses
NMIDA | North Mississippi Industrial Development Association