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Yazoo County provides a wide range of services and information online. View Frequently Asked Questions. Request a Birth Certificate. File Homestead Exemption. File a Land Deed. Obtain a Marriage License. Obtain a Passport. Report Road Hazards.
Yazoo County was established on January 21, 1823. It was the 19th county established in the State of Mississippi, and remains the largest in area. It was developed for cotton plantations, which lined the major river to have transportation access. The first county seat was at Beatties Bluff.
Yazoo City is the county seat of Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States. It was named after the Yazoo River, which, in turn was named by the French explorer Robert La Salle in 1682 as "Rivière des Yazous" in reference to the Yazoo tribe living near the river's mouth.
Yazoo County – where these picturesque hills meet broad, open fields has struck visitors for almost two centuries, providing, surpassing, scenic vistas and a diverse economic base. Gifted with a colorful history, abundant forests and wildlife, thriving industries and an unparalleled agricultural economy, Yazoo County offers a unique range of ...
When you head north toward the flat Mississippi Delta from the state capital of Jackson, Yazoo County is your first stop for blues, history, shopping, legendary tales like the “Witch of Yazoo,” the great outdoors and more.
Yazoo County represents the culmination of a myriad of cultures, from vanished Native America civilization to Civil War history, African-American contributions and Delta Blues, to stately Victorian architecture and captivating Southern heritage.
Located on the edge of the Mississippi Delta, Yazoo County was established in 1832. Its county seat is Yazoo City, and other towns include Bentonia, Eden, and Satartia. Prior to the county’s formal establishment, Yazoo conducted its first census in 1830 and found a population of 6,550, 37 percent of them slaves. Yazoo’s population grew […]
Demographics. The following sites provide a wealth of information about Yazoo County’s population, housing, education, economy, transportation, and businesses: Census Data. Income and Careers. Housing.
Yazoo County is a place as colorful, authentic, and as unique as you! It’s a great place to visit year-round for anyone who enjoys an off-the-beaten-path adventure, annual festivals, musical and literary site-seeing, and dining at more than 30 locally-owned eateries. Discover new ways to wander.
The area which is now Yazoo County was acquired by the State of Mississippi from the Choctaw Indians in 1820. It was the 19th county established in the State of Mississippi, and remains the largest in area. The first county seat was at Beattie's Bluff, Mississippi. In 1829 the county seat was moved to Benton.
