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Jones County is in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,246. [1] Its county seats are Laurel and Ellisville. [2] Jones County is part of the Laurel micropolitan area .
I’m here in Jones County, Mississippi, to breathe in the historical vapors left by Newton Knight, a poor white farmer who led an extraordinary rebellion during the Civil War. With a company...
Less than a decade after Mississippi became the country’s 20th state, settlers carved out a 700-square mile of pine forests and streams for a new county in 1826. They named it Jones County after John Paul Jones, the early American Naval hero who rose from humble Scottish origin to military success during the American Revolution.
Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi is ever-charming, utterly hospitable, and can we be honest? When you visit – whether for the week or the day – we’re just downright happy you’re here (view how to get here). We’re here to help you plan your ideal vacation itinerary.
Founded in 1826 from portions of Covington and Wayne Counties, Jones County is located in southern Mississippi’s Piney Woods region. The Leaf River traverses Jones’s western region from north to south, while Tallahoma Creek wends its way through the county’s eastern section. In the 1820s and 1830s the lands now incorporated into Jones County were […]
Sep 28, 2020 · Unique History: Must-See Historic Spots in Jones County. From Civil War history to beautiful stately homes and even haunted tales, these landmarks are must-see spots for any history-buff. Start planning your historical tour of Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi!
Nov 25, 2019 · There’s so much to do and see in Jones County, Mississippi, and it may be hard to decide where to start. When you’re visiting, be sure to stop by these must-see spots! Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. This always-free museum opened in the early 1920s and is the oldest museum in the state.
