Winston County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Winston County
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The historic Strand Theatre in Louisville, Mississippi.
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Named for | Louis Winston |
| Seat | Louisville |
| Largest city | Louisville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 610 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
| • Land | 607 sq mi (1,570 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 0.5% |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,714 |
| • Density | 29.04/sq mi (11.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | Winston County, Mississippi Winston County Economic Development District Partnership |
Winston County is a place in the state of Mississippi, USA. It is called a county. In 2020, about 17,714 people lived there. Its main town, or county seat, is Louisville. The county is named after Louis Winston, who was a colonel, a lawyer, and a judge.
The county is home to Nanih Waiya. This is an ancient mound built a very long time ago, around 1 CE to 300 CE. The Choctaw people have respected this mound for hundreds of years. Today, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians owns this important site.
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History of Winston County
Winston County is one of 16 counties created after the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek. This treaty led to the removal of the Choctaw Nation from their traditional lands. They had to move to Oklahoma.
During the American Civil War in 1863, the Union Army passed through Louisville. Colonel Benjamin H. Grierson led 900 soldiers on a raid across Mississippi. There was no fighting or major damage in Winston County during this time.
Geography of Winston County
Winston County covers about 610 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Main Roads
Mississippi Highway 14
Mississippi Highway 15
Mississippi Highway 19
Mississippi Highway 25
Neighboring Counties
Winston County shares borders with these other counties:
- Oktibbeha County (to the north)
- Noxubee County (to the east)
- Kemper County (to the southeast)
- Neshoba County (to the south)
- Attala County (to the west)
- Choctaw County (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
Part of the Tombigbee National Forest is located in Winston County. This is a large area of protected land.
People of Winston County
The number of people living in Winston County has changed over time. In 1840, there were 4,650 people. By 1940, the population had grown to 22,751. In 2020, the population was 17,714.
In 2020, the people living in Winston County were mostly White (about 50%) and Black or African American (about 46%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and other backgrounds. About 1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Communities in Winston County
Winston County has several towns and communities.
City
- Louisville (This is the main town and county seat.)
Town
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities or towns:
- Highpoint
- Vernon
- Rocky Hill Rd
- Nanih Waiya
Former Communities
These places used to be communities but are now considered "ghost towns":
Education in Winston County
Winston County has three public high schools:
- Louisville High School (known as the Louisville Wildcats)
- Nanih Waiya Attendance Center (known as the Nanih Waiya Warriors)
- Noxapater Attendance Center (known as the Noxapater Tigers)
There are also two private schools:
- Winston Academy (also called W.A. or Winston Patriots), started in 1969.
- Grace Christian School (known as the Eagles) in Louisville, started in 1970.
Notable People
- Andy Kennedy – a famous basketball player and coach.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Winston (Misisipi) para niños
