WElcome to Simpson County, Mississippi
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celebrating 200 years!

bicentennial 2024 upcoming Events

TIME CAPSULE LISTING
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Simpson County Courthouse, circa 1940
Founded in 1824, Simpson County is located in south-central Mississippi and is named for Josiah Simpson. 

Simpson County history grows from the cities, townships, and its unincorporated areas. These areas include:  MENDENHALL, MAGEE, D’LO,  BRAXTON. PINOLA, HARRISVILLE, WEATHERSBY, SANITORIUM, AND WESTVILLE. 
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Join us and our fellow Simpson Countians as we celebrate 200 years of growth. 

SIMPSON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL Ultimate Queen 2024

Simpson County proudly present Mrs. Tiffany Kinslow as our Ultimate Bicentennial Queen who will carry out duties and appearances throughout the Bicentennial Year. 

Bicentennial 200th Birthday - kickoff celebration

​Plan to Attend in style!

In the spirit of authentic celebration, all events are "Period Costume" friendly and encouraged!
​Happy Bicentennial!!

GRAND FINALE

JULY 4, 2024
​OPENING OF THE tIME CAPSULE

​During the celebration of the 150th birthday of Simpson County, in the summer of 1974, a large time capsule was buried in the Courthouse lawn, facing Main Street. It is to be opened on July 4th, 2024, and a new capsule buried, for opening in 2074.  

EXPLORE SIMPSON COUNTY

Moments in time: 1824-2024
Simpson County, MS

SIMPSON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL SPONSORS

SETTLER

FOUNDER

Central Building Supply

Denbury Inc.

Shivers Construction
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DABBS Dispensary

Wilbert, Inc. Jackson, MS

Jay & Melanie Steen
​~ In Memory of 
Clarence, Ellen, Jack, Donyce, and Jerome Steen

Lynne Grubbs

Leaf River Veterinary

Don & Michele Steen

​Stephens of Mendenhall

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

City of Magee
City of Mendenhall

MAIN STREET

Magee Co-Op 
Miller Inspection Services 
Campbell’s Creek Candle Co.
Shannon Marie, Studio NINE
Tiffany Kinslow ~ Main Street Realty
Prince CPA Firm  
Johnny's (Bush) Sawmill
Representative Price Wallace
​Senator Andy Berry
Magee Rentals
Allen & Betsy Osborn
Service Rexall Drugs
​Co-Lin Community College  
Jeff Boone Appraisal Services 
​Simpson Co. Dev. Foundation 
Oasis Sod Farms 
​Zander Ellis Apparel Co.​
​Allen & Betsy Osborn  ~
In Memory of Herman and Theresa Duckworth 
Don & Michele Steen ~
In Memory of Jack and Martha Steen 
C. Glen & Jean Bush ~
In Memory of John William Bush
Ronnie Lee ~
In Memory of Edward & Inabell Lee

MAIN STREET +

Magee Chamber of Commerce
​McCoy Gravel
Mendenhall Area Chamber Of Commerce
​Reliable Rotating Resources
​Simpson County Historical & Genealogical Society
Southern Pine
Tommy & Judy Lee - In Loving Memory of
Joe H. Patterson

the 200 club

Penny Aguirre
Richard & Ruth Rankin​
James A. Davis ~ In Loving Memory of
​Mr. & Mrs. Adam Davis
​HYDE FARMS ~ In Memory of Hilda Roberts
 John R. ​McIntosh ~ In Memory of
Percy and Mallie McIntosh
Dr. and Mrs. Denver Carter, III
Beth Blackwell Townsend ~ In Memory of
Mr. & Mrs. TG and Frances Blackwell

FOR INFORMATION,
​PLEASE EMAIL:
INFO@SIMPSONCOUNTY200.ORG