Hinds County, MS

HINDS COUNTY, situated toward the westerly part of Mississippi, with Pearl river on the east, and Big Black river on the west. Area, 875 square miles. Seat of justice, Raymond. Pop. in 1830, 8,645; in 1840, 19,098; in 1850, 25,340. (Fanning's, 1853)
Place Unit Type
County
Containing Unit
Mississippi

Hinds County, Mississippi (Fanning's, 1853)

Gazetteer/Almanac
HINDS COUNTY, situated toward the westerly part of Mississippi, with Pearl river on the east, and Big Black river on the west. Area, 875 square miles. Seat of justice, Raymond. Pop. in 1830, 8,645; in 1840, 19,098; in 1850, 25,340.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 157.
Date Type
At the Big Black River Bridge, Union troops sweep aside a blocking force covering the Confederate retreat to Vicksburg Battles/Soldiers
In Mississippi, Grant's advance on Vicksburg continues with victory at the Battle of Raymond Battles/Soldiers
In Mississippi, the Army of the Tennessee wins a pivotal battle at Champion Hill and moves on to Vicksburg Battles/Soldiers
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