Tishomingo county is located in the northeast corner of the state of mississippi, bordering on tennessee. Its name taken from the last fullblooded war chief and chickasaw chief john holmes tishomingo, who died on the famous trails of tears and is buried in little rock, arkansas. First session book of the oldest presbyterian church in mississippi, journal of mississippi history. This book, history of old tishomingo county, mississippi territory, is a compilation of the history of the mississippi territory, namely, old tishomingo county, from the date of its surrender by the chickasaw indians to 1870, when the county was divided into. Boggs, brown, collier, crabb, ford, foster, gahagan, kizer, and sparks. Named after a chickasaw indian chief, tishomingo state park sits just off the natchez trace parkway in the foothills of the appalachian mountains in tishomingo county, mississippi. This state page of our website provides direct links to free mississippi genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on mississippi genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Interactive map of mississippi county formation history. Available also through the library of congress web site as a. Ranae vaughn is a transplanted tishomingo countian. Mississippi, with special emphasis on events of the war between the states book on the history of eastport, miss. This collection includes sanborn fire insurance maps, as well as maps from the mississippi state highway department, u.
Archaeological excavations confirm the presence of paleo indians in the area now encompassed by the park as early as 7000 b. This limited edition book contains the history of the formation of tishomingo county. Probate index for old tishomingo county record book a 18551857 richard burress log book from 1830s indexed school records 18561859 indexed settlement of county treasurer 18581894 covers old tish. Tchgs book entitled tishomingo county mississippi cemeteries by helah wilson. Tishomingo county historical research project 2231. Tishomingo county ms probate records lds genealogy.
Old tishomingo county courthouse museum iuka 2020 all. Tishomingo county historical and genealogical society. They are helpful for those who are trying to find cemeteries within mississippi. Map map of part of the counties of mcnairy and hardin.
The park was developed with civilian conservation corps ccc labor from 1935 to the early 1940s. Excellent schools make it a good place to raise a family. Pictorial history book to spotlight tishomingo news. There are many things to do in our beautiful county such as boating, fishing, camping, biking and more.
A brochure about the upcoming publication will be mailed out to residents of tishomingo county in mid. Tishomingo county, mississippi simple english wikipedia. Tishomingo county, mississippi genealogy, books, cds, maps. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Helah wilson and janice switcher transcribed their survey from the societys cemetery book on november 4, 2005. Tishomingo county is located in the northeastern corner of the state of mississippi. The tishomingo county historical and genealogical society was formed in march 1996. The tishomingo county historical and genealogical society exists to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing history. Itawamba is a rural mississippi county, nestled in the foothills of southern appalachia. Bloody springs road graves tishomingo county, mississippi the following burial information was transcribed from tchgs book entitled tishomingo county mississippi cemeteries by helah wilson and janice switcher on november 3, 2005. County highway maps, produced by the mississippi department of transportation, map sales office, p.
Genealogical research for the old tishomingo county which includes alcorn and prentiss counties in mississippi. City of iuka, mississippi historical archives of tishomingo county pickwick reservoir iuka airport. Tishomingo county, mississippi, pictorial history home. Within ten years of its founding, jacinto became a flourishing town with stores, hotels, schools, churches, and taverns, serving as the center of government and commerce for the county.
Tishomingo county, ms genealogy and history presented by. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. This was taken from the alcorn county pictorial book. Theophilus skinner 17801845, his grandson, moved from north carolina to logan county. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. A copy of this book would be an awesome christmas gift. History of skinnerwelch adamsseago and allied families of tishomingo county, mississippi. Located in the foothills of the appalachian mountains, tishomingo state park is steeped in history and scenic beauty. Mississippi marriage information taken from county courthouse records. Tishomingo county is bordered by hardin county, tennessee to the north, and colbert and franklin county, alabama to the east. Your online source of tishomingo county mississippi genealogy and history information. Tchgs photographs explore the heritage and pioneering spirit of tishomingo county and its impact on the lives of the people it represents.
History of old tishomingo county, mississippi territory database online. Guide to tishomingo county, mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history. Turn left at old highway 25 across from the belmont city park. Box 1850, jackson, ms 392151850, are available for a nominal fee. Wiki page on tishomingo county, mississippi in iuka mississippi. This project combines the unique and incomparable history of tishomingo county s past with the images that help bring these stories to.
Jacinto, founded in 1836, was named for the battle of san jacinto in the texas revolution. A lot of history of iuka in one place, and period dressed greeters. Page transcribed as it appears on copy from probate court book l 18471851 383 probate court december 9th 1857. County courthouse edit edit source tishomingo county courthouse 1008 battleground drive iuka, ms 388521020 phone. The department of revenue is the primary agency for collecting tax revenues that. This book, history of old tishomingo county, mississippi territory, is a compilation of the history of the mississippi territory, namely, old tishomingo county, from the date of its surrender by the chickasaw indians to 1870, when the county was divided into tishomingo, prentiss, and alcorn counties. From history of presbyterianism in old tishomingo county mississippi 18361936 by mrs. Tishomingo county, mississippi, pictorial history home facebook.
Census bureau, the county covers a total of 445 square miles with a population of 19,163. Tishomingo county was formed on february 9, 1836 and the name is indian for warrior chief. Tishomingo white pages phone books in mississippi ms. David settle was a member of new hope presbyterian church. Irene barnes book tishomingo county ms cemeteries by tishomingo co hist and gen society book prentiss county history article hopkins family by sandra lewis grey book genealogical history of brown, styles and related families compiled. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Old historical city, county and state maps of mississippi. A unique county record group, the itawamba county stock mark book is a. Transcribed from tishomingo county cemetery book by. Cindy nelson, born in tishomingo county, has lived in the area her whole life.
The compiled records of tishomingo alcorn counties. Slave narratives are stories of surviving slaves told in their own words and ways. Tishomingo state park is located in the foothills of the appalachian mountains in tishomingo county, mississippi, north of tupelo, mississippi. Where can find tishomingo county, ms birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Probate court book l 18471851 tishomingo county, ms submitted by betty haskett, ggggranddaughter william smith. Tishomingo county school district is rated an a district. History of old tishomingo county, mississippi territory. Jacinto was located in the geographic center of the original tishomingo county, mississippi.
Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The group began planning and working toward the publication of the county history book in april of that year. County borders the mississippi counties of lee, prentiss, tishomingo and. Tishomingo county courthouse 1008 battleground drive iuka, ms 388521020 phone. Tishomingo county, mississippi is a great place for the outdoors enthusiast. History of old tishomingo county, mississippi territory fan alexander cochran alcorn and prentiss counties were formed from old tishomingo county. The group began planning and working toward the publication of the county history book. The mississippi department of transportation has created several maps of county highways. The county seat of tishomingo, iuka, is named after his son. William skinner of nansemond county, virginia purchased land in chowan county, north carolina in 1733.
Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Comprehensive list of the most haunted places in tishomingo county, ms, each with ghostly history, photos, maps, gps coordinates and much more. With tax incentives, it is a great place to retire. Ms territory 1969, by fan alexander cochran fhl book 976.
David settleson of benjamin and mary reid settleborn in rockinham county, n. Both of these women untiringly donate their time and energy to tishomingo county historical and genealogical society in. These maps are useful when trying to locate cemeteries in the state. Mdah digital archives mississippi department of archives. Tishomingo county is located in the northeast area of the state.
Many of these records were extracted from copies of the original records in microfilm, microfiche, or book format, located at the family history library. Books tishomingo county court records directory source. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Your guide to tishomingo county, ms family history research. This project combines the unique and incomparable history of tishomingo countys past with. The book will paint a historical picture of the county with its photographs, nelson said. To parents of all students attending school in tishomingo county school district. C the park takes its name from the leader of the chickasaw nation, chief tishomingo.
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