Yazoo County is located in the Delta Region of Mississippi. Yazoo County was formed on January 21, 1823 and was named after the Yazoo River.
The county seat is Yazoo City. Other Yazoo County communities include: Bentonia, Eden, Satartia, Anding, Benton, Holly Bluff, Tinsley, and Vaughan. In it's first census in 1830 there were 6,550 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 28,149.
Yazoo County MSGHN is looking for a volunteer to serve as County Director!
Some knowledge of creating websites is recommended.
A love for genealogy, history, and volunteer work is a must.
If you are interested in joining a group of caring and respectful volunteers,
contact Everette Carr, State Director for more information.If you have Yazoo County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr, Temporary Caretaker for Yazoo County MSGHN.
