Alcorn County, Mississippi
Alcorn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 34,740 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Corinth.[2] The county was founded in 1870. It is named in honor of Governor James L. Alcorn.
Alcorn County | |
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 Alcorn County Courthouse and Confederate statue | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°53′N 88°35′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Named for | James L. Alcorn |
| Seat | Corinth |
| Largest city | Corinth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 401 sq mi (1,040 km2) |
| • Land | 400 sq mi (1,000 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3 km2) 0.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 34,740 |
| • Density | 87/sq mi (33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
References
- "QuickFacts: Alcorn County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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| City | Map of Mississippi highlighting Alcorn County | |
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