Madison County is one of the fastest growing counties in Mississippi, yet it has remained a small, friendly community full of rich history and looking forward to a bright future. Named for the fourth president of the United States, James Madison, the 23rd county in Mississippi was created in 1828 from portions of Yazoo and Hinds counties. This area attracted a large number of settlers from Virginia and the Carolinas who came to farm the lush, rolling hills and fertile soil. Today Madison County is home to a number of thriving businesses and residential developments. Recreational land in Madison County is highly sought after for its beauity as well as for the quality and abundance of wildlife.

Yazoo. The word rolls off the tongue, bringing to mind a fabled land of lush, rolling hills rising abruptly from the fertile flatlands of the Mississippi Delta.

Yazoo County - where these picturesque hills meet broad, open fields has struck visitors for almost two centuries, providing, surpassing scenic vistas and a diverse economic base.

Gifted with a colorful history, abundant forests and wildlife, thriving industries and an unparalleled agricultural economy, Yazoo County offers a unique range of opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

For most, the dominant impression of Yazoo County is the sudden appearance of the Delta, stretching to the horizon from the top of the last, long hill from which Yazoo City's Broadway Street descends.

Yazoo County's geographic location has long been a major factor in its history. Civil War gunboats plied the waters of the Yazoo River winding past Satartia and Yazoo City.

The river provided early trade as farmers from Eden, Holly Bluff and all points in between shipped their cotton to market aboard steamboats bound for New Orleans. The shady hills offered welcome relief from the summer heat and refuge from floods before levees tamed the Yazoo River. The Delta, in turn, provided fertile ground for the agricultural economy upon which Yazoo County depended.

In the Delta, the flat terrain gives way to a different perspective. Open roads and rows of crops make beelines for the horizon. Here the landscape is broken only by occasional homes and farm buildings, catfish ponds, serpentine rivers, lakes and bayous. The Delta National Forest and two national wildlife refuges provide an expanse of hardwood timber teeming with fish and wildlife .

The diverse culture of Yazoo County has produced a range of notable residents including the late comedian Jerry Clower; authors the late Willie Morris and Zig Ziglar; actress Stella Stevens and blues singers Gatemouth Moore and Jack Owens.

Whatever your interest - history; the arts, shopping, recreation or commerce - you'll find what you're looking for where the Delta meets the hills in Yazoo County.

Experience the magic!

Leake County is located in the geographic center of the State of Mississippi. The county is the only square-shaped county in the state at exactly 24 miles square. Outdoor Recreation including hunting for quail, dove, duck, squirrel, deer and turkey is found within the immediate area. Fishing for bream, bass, catfish, and crappie is excellent in lakes, rivers, and the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The Pearl River flows through Leake County offering boating and fishing. Fishing and hunting licenses and season information can be found at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks website. www.mdwfp.comLow Head Dam, Leake County Water Park, and Coal Bluff Park at the upper mouth of the Reservoir on the Pearl River offer wide variety of outdoor facilities and opportunities for recreation. Golden Memorial east of Walnut Grove on Highway 492 is the only state park in the county.

The City of Madison is one of the fastest growing city in Mississippi.  A once small farming community, Madison is now your passport to the best the world has to offer! Small-town flavor nestled close to the amenities of a large metropolitan area, Madison also offers an international doorway to business, recreational and education experiences through its sister city relationship with Solleftea, Sweden.

The Spirit of Place
Nestled in the rolling hills of central Mississippi, Madison is just a 10-minute drive from Jackson, the state’s capital and its largest city. You can find the best in entertainment, shopping, medical services, education and cultural offerings. In less than three hours, you can dine in New Orleans, shop in Mobile or Memphis or fish on the Gulf Coast. With Jackson International Airport only 20 minutes away, you have easy access to destinations throughout the world on major air carriers. Our city of more than 18,000 has a very low crime rate, compared to other cities in the Southeast and the rest of the nation.

Ridgeland is a place where “big city” amenities and entertainment are tempered with small town hospitality and charm. In short, it’s a wonderful place for family and friends to get together. Adjacent to Jackson, Mississippi, Ridgeland is an extremely popular alternative for lodging, dining and entertainment when conferences, tradeshows, political events, sporting events, and other large scale gatherings are scheduled in Mississippi’s capitol city. So, be sure to strongly consider Ridgeland, if business or pleasure brings you to the metro area.

Located in central Mississippi, Canton is 20 miles north of the capital city of Jackson, MS. It is a lively self-sufficient community in the metro area. US Highways 51, 16, 22 and 43 intersect in Canton. Canton is located at north exit 124 and south exit 119 of Interstate 55.