Holmes County is a county located in the Mississippi Delta region of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of 2010, the population was 19,198. It is named in honor of David Holmes, the first governor of the state of Mississippi. Holmes county seat is Lexington.

Communities

• Cities
     o Durant
     o Lexington
 
• Towns
     o Cruger
     o Goodman
     o Pickens
     o Tchula
     o West
     o Acona
     o Coxburg
     o Ebenezer
     o Thornton

Helpful Links

County of Holmes

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
Holmes Community College
Holmes County Local Government Information
Holmes County Public Schools
Holmes County State Park