MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Amite County is located in the south-western portion of Mississippi. Amite County was formed on 24 February 1809 from Wilkinson County. It was named after the Amite River which is located in the county. Amite is derived from the French amitié, meaning "friendship."
The county seat is Liberty, which was incorporated in 1828. Other Amite County communities include: Centreville, Crosby, Gloster, Coles, Gillsburg, and Smithdale. In it's first census in 1810 there were 4,750 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 13,599.
Amite County MSGHN is looking for a volunteer to serve as County Director!
Some knowledge of creating websites is recommended.
A love for genealogy, history, and volunteer work is a must.
If you are interested in joining a group of caring and respectful volunteers,
contact Everette Carr, State Director for more information.If you have Amite County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr , Temporary Caretaker for Amite County MSGHN.
