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Pontotoc County, Mississippi

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The county was created on February 9, 1836 from lands ceded to the United States under the Chickasaw Cession. Pontotoc is a Chickasaw word meaning "land of hanging grapes". The original Natchez Trace and the current-day Natchez Trace Parkway both pass through the southeast corner of the county.

Adjacent Counties

Cities, Towns & Communities

Algoma
Ecru
Endville
Esperanza
Furrs
Pontotoc (County Seat)
Randolph
Rough Edge
Sherman (part)
Springville
Thaxton
Toccopola
Troy

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