MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Panola County is located in the north-western portion of Mississippi. Panola County was formed on February 9, 1836. The name Panola is an indian word for "cotton." The Tallahatchie River runs through the county.

The county seats are Sardis and Batesville. Other Panola County communities include: Como, courtland, Crenshaw, Crowder, Pope, Askew, Curtis Station, Longtown, and Pleasant Grove. In it's first census in 1840 there were 4,657 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 34,274.

 



Panola 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 Panola County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr, Temporary Caretaker for Panola County MSGHN.

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