MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Neshoba County is located in the central portion of Mississippi. Neshoba County was formed on December 23, 1833. Neshoba is from the Choctaw Indian word "nashoba" meaning "wolf." In 1964, three civil rights workers were murdered in Neshoba County. The crime and legal aftermath was the basis for the 1988 movie Mississippi Burning.
The county seat is Philadelphia. Other Neshoba County communities include: Union, Bogue Chitto, Pearl River, Tucker, Burnside, Choctaw, Neshoba, and Stallo. In it's first census in 1840 there were 2,437 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 28,684.
Neshoba 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 Neshoba County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr, Temporary Caretaker for Neshoba County MSGHN.
