Scott County, Mississippi Genealogy

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Parent County
1833--Scott County was created 23 December 1833 from the Choctaw Cession. County seat: Forest

Neighboring Counties

 * Jasper
 * Leake
 * Madison
 * Neshoba
 * Newton
 * Rankin
 * Smith

Military

 * Civil War service men from Scott County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Scott County.


 * - 2nd Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company K - Mississippi Body Guards
 * - 6th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company E - Lake Rebels
 * Company K - East Mississippi Greys