Pontotoc County Map, Mississippi

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Pontotoc County, Mississippi

Pontotoc County lies in deep in northeast Mississippi. It’s about halfway between Memphis and Birmingham, making it a perfect pit stop for road-trippers.
The county seat is also named Pontotoc, situated in the center of the county. People here like to go to Trace State Park for fishing and hiking.
The name “Pontotoc” comes from a Chickasaw word meaning “land of hanging grapes”. You can also explore battle sites and old cemeteries scattered throughout the county.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Pontotoc County |
County Seat | Pontotoc |
Population | Approximately 32,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Pontotoc, Ecru, Sherman, Thaxton, Toccopola |
Interstates and Highways | MS 6, MS 9, MS 15 |
FIPS Code | 28-115 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 500 square miles (Land: 497 sq mi, Water: 3 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Union County (North), Lee County (East), Chickasaw County (South), Calhoun County (Southwest), Lafayette County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Mississippi |
Coordinates | 34.2154° N, 89.0384° W |
Etymology | Named after the Chickasaw word for “land of hanging grapes” |
Major Landmarks | Trace State Park, Town Square Museum, Natchez Trace Parkway |
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