Bolivar County Map, Mississippi
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Bolivar County, Mississippi
The Mississippi Delta’s got a heart, and it’s called Bolivar County. Smack in the northwest part of the state, this place is pure Delta through and through. It’s flat as a pancake, with cotton fields stretching to the horizon.
The Mississippi River forms the western border. Cleveland is the biggest town, home to Delta State University and some killer blues joints. Speaking of blues, this county’s produced its fair share of legends.
Bolivar has two county seats – Cleveland and Rosedale. Don’t ask why, it’s just how they roll. Bolivar’s got a progressive streak. It was one of the first counties in Mississippi to elect an African American sheriff.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Bolivar County |
| County Seat | Cleveland and Rosedale (dual seats) |
| Population | Approximately 30,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Cleveland, Rosedale, Shelby, Mound Bayou, Shaw, Benoit, Gunnison, Merigold, Duncan |
| Interstates and Highways | US 61, MS 1, MS 8, MS 446 |
| FIPS Code | 28-011 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 906 square miles (Land: 877 sq mi, Water: 29 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Coahoma County (North), Sunflower County (East), Washington County (South), Desha County, Arkansas (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 33.8350° N, 90.8729° W |
| Etymology | Named after Simón Bolívar, a South American independence leader |
| Major Landmarks | Great River Road State Park, Delta State University, Dockery Farms Historic District |
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