Jones County Map, Mississippi

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Jones County, Mississippi

Jones County is deep in the Piney Woods of southeastern Mississippi. It’s a place with a rebellious streak, famous for trying to secede from the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Laurel and Ellisville share the title of county seat. A bit of an unusual arrangement, no? The county’s named after John Paul Jones, the naval hero.
Pine forests dominate the landscape with De Soto National Forest in the southeast. It fills the air with their sharp, clean scent. Oil and timber built this place, but these days healthcare and manufacturing keep the economy ticking.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Jones County |
County Seat | Laurel and Ellisville (dual seats) |
Population | Approximately 68,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Laurel, Ellisville, Soso, Sandersville, Moselle, Glade |
Interstates and Highways | I-59, US 11, MS 15, MS 29 |
FIPS Code | 28-067 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 700 square miles (Land: 694 sq mi, Water: 6 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Jasper County (North), Wayne County (East), Perry County (Southeast), Forrest County (Southwest), Covington County (West), Smith County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Mississippi |
Coordinates | 31.6058° N, 89.1706° W |
Etymology | Named after John Paul Jones, a naval hero of the American Revolutionary War |
Major Landmarks | Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Landrum’s Homestead & Village, De Soto National Forest |
Website | Jones County Website |
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