George County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,350. Its county seat is Lucedale. The county is named for James Z. George, US Senator from Mississippi.
George County is included in the Pascagoula, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is located near the Alabama state line.
| Name: | George County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 28-039 |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Founded: | 1910 |
| Named for: | James Z. George |
| Seat: | Lucedale |
| Largest city: | Lucedale |
| Total Area: | 484 sq mi (1,250 km²) |
| Land Area: | 479 sq mi (1,240 km²) |
| Total Population: | 24,350 |
| Population Density: | 50/sq mi (19/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.georgecountyms.com/index.html |
George County location map. Where is George County?
History
George County was named after Senator James Z. George and was formed on 16 March 1910 from parts of land formerly included in Jackson and Greene Counties.
The Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad ran through Lucedale on its way to Mobile.
George County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 484 square miles (1,250 km), of which 479 square miles (1,240 km) is land and 4.9 square miles (13 km) (1.0%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 98
- Mississippi Highway 26
- Mississippi Highway 57
- Mississippi Highway 63
- Mississippi Highway 198
Adjacent counties
- Greene County (north)
- Mobile County, Alabama (east)
- Jackson County (south)
- Stone County (west)
- Perry County (northwest)
National protected area
- De Soto National Forest (part)
George County Topographic Map
George County Satellite Map
George County Outline Map
