Forrest County, Mississippi, USA

Forrest County lies in Mississippi, where the Delta, pine belt, coastal plain and northeastern hills meet in distinct regions, encompassing a mix of towns, rural communities and open land. Waterways and roads cross forests, farmland, river bottoms and small urban centers, linking the county’s communities and working landscapes. Local history was shaped by Native homelands, cotton agriculture, railroads and later highway development, influences that remain part of the county’s cultural landscape. Forrest County today combines health care, education, manufacturing, agriculture, local commerce and regional travel with parks, historic places and close ties among its communities.