Hinds County is located in the West-Central portion of Mississippi. Hinds County was formed on February 12, 1821 and was named in honor of U.S. Congressman Thomas Hinds. Jackson, the Capital of Mississippi and the largest city in the state is located in the county.
The county seats are Raymond and Jackson. Other Hinds County communities include: Clinton, Bolton, Edwards, Learned, Terry, Utica, Byram, Brownsville, Oakley, and Pocahontas. In it's first census in 1830 there were 8,645 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 250,800.
Hinds 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 Hinds County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr , Temporary Caretaker for Hinds County MSGHN.
