Oktibbeha County Map, Mississippi

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Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

In the heart of Mississippi’s Golden Triangle, you’ll find Oktibbeha County. It’s a mouthful to say, but locals manage just fine.
Starkville’s the big town here, home to Mississippi State University. Go Bulldogs! On game days, the whole place turns maroon and white. You might hear cowbells ringing at odd hours.
The county’s name comes from a Choctaw word, supposedly meaning “bloody water” or “icy water”… though these days it’s more likely to mean “tailgating central.”
Category | Details |
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County Name | Oktibbeha County |
County Seat | Starkville |
Population | Approximately 52,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Starkville, Sturgis, Maben, Adaton, Longview |
Interstates and Highways | US 82, MS 12, MS 25 |
FIPS Code | 28-105 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 462 square miles (Land: 458 sq mi, Water: 4 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Noxubee County (Southeast), Winston County (South), Choctaw County (West), Webster County (Northwest), Clay County (North), Lowndes County (East) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Mississippi |
Coordinates | 33.4504° N, 88.8184° W |
Etymology | Named after a Choctaw word meaning “icy water” or “bloody water” |
Major Landmarks | Mississippi State University, Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Starkville Community Theatre |
Website | Oktibbeha County Website |
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