Sharkey County Map, Mississippi - Cities, Location, Roads, Top Attractions & Facts

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Map of Sharkey County, Mississippi

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Sharkey County, Mississippi

Sharkey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It's county seat is Rolling Fork. As per 2020 census, the population of Sharkey County is 3663 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 428 sq mi (1,109 km2). Sharkey County was established on 1876.

Sharkey County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County Seat	Rolling Fork
Largest City/Town	Rolling Fork
Established	1876
Total Area	435 sq mi (1,127 sq km)
Land Area	432 sq mi (1,119 sq km)
Water Area	3 sq mi (8 sq km)
Population	3,800 (Census 2020)
Population Density	9 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CST/CDT)
Major Highways	U.S. Route 61, Mississippi Highway 14, Mississippi Highway 16
Major Rivers	Mississippi River, Sunflower River, Deer Creek
Neighboring Counties	Washington County, Humphreys County, Issaquena County, Yazoo County, Warren County
Famous For	Mississippi Delta agriculture, blues heritage, and wildlife areas
Top Attractions	Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge, Rolling Fork historic sites, and Delta hunting areas
Official Website	Official Website

About Sharkey County, Mississippi

Sharkey County is located in the western Mississippi Delta region of Mississippi in the southern United States and was established in 1876. The county seat and largest city is Rolling Fork. The county is known for its fertile Delta farmland, hunting lands, rivers, and connections to blues and outdoor culture in the Mississippi Delta.

Cities and Towns in Sharkey County, Mississippi

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Rolling Fork (county seat)	1,883	32.9079°N, 90.8787°W
Anguilla	726	32.9987°N, 90.8254°W
Cary	242	32.3015°N, 90.9490°W
Nitta Yuma (CDP)	8	32.5882°N, 90.9556°W

Golf Courses in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Rolling Fork Golf Club	Rolling Fork	32.9108°N, 90.8862°W

What Are the Major Roads and Highways in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Major highways connect the county to nearby Delta communities and regional destinations.

U.S. Route 61 - major north-south highway linking Rolling Fork with Greenville and Vicksburg
Mississippi Highway 14 - east-west route connecting Rolling Fork with nearby Delta towns
Mississippi Highway 16 - regional route serving agricultural communities in the county

What are the Neighboring Counties of Sharkey County

Washington County (north)
Humphreys County (east)
Yazoo County (southeast)
Warren County (south)
Issaquena County (west)

What Are the Top Attractions in Sharkey County, Mississippi

The county offers a mix of Delta heritage sites and natural attractions.

Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge - protected wildlife area with birdwatching and hunting opportunities
Rolling Fork Historic District - historic downtown area with classic Mississippi Delta architecture
Mississippi Delta Hunting Lands - large outdoor areas popular for deer and waterfowl hunting
Sunflower River - scenic Delta river known for fishing and boating
Deer Creek - historic waterway associated with Mississippi Delta history and recreation
Great River Road Scenic Byway - scenic driving route passing through nearby Delta landscapes
Rolling Fork Railroad Area - historic transportation-related district in the county seat
Delta Agricultural Landscapes - expansive farmland representing traditional Mississippi Delta agriculture
Sharkey County Courthouse - historic courthouse located in Rolling Fork
Wildlife Observation Areas - natural habitats attracting migratory birds and native wildlife

Distance from Sharkey County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Rolling Fork to Greenville (Washington County), Mississippi - 52 mi (84 km)
Rolling Fork to Vicksburg (Warren County), Mississippi - 58 mi (93 km)
Rolling Fork to Yazoo City (Yazoo County), Mississippi - 61 mi (98 km)
Rolling Fork to Jackson (Hinds County), Mississippi - 108 mi (174 km)
Rolling Fork to Greenwood (Leflore County), Mississippi - 71 mi (114 km)
Rolling Fork to Indianola (Sunflower County), Mississippi - 58 mi (93 km)
Rolling Fork to Belzoni (Humphreys County), Mississippi - 39 mi (63 km)
Rolling Fork to Clarksdale (Coahoma County), Mississippi - 117 mi (188 km)
Rolling Fork to Cleveland (Bolivar County), Mississippi - 73 mi (117 km)
Rolling Fork to Natchez (Adams County), Mississippi - 89 mi (143 km)
Rolling Fork to Anguilla (Sharkey County), Mississippi - 10 mi (16 km)
Rolling Fork to Cary (Sharkey County), Mississippi - 44 mi (71 km)
Rolling Fork to Memphis (Shelby County), Tennessee - 171 mi (275 km)

FAQs about Sharkey County

Where is Sharkey County located?

Sharkey County is located in the western Mississippi Delta region near the Mississippi River.

What is the population of Sharkey County?

Sharkey County had a population of 3,800 according to the 2020 United States Census.

What is Sharkey County known for?

Sharkey County is known for Delta agriculture, wildlife refuges, hunting lands, and Mississippi Delta culture.

What are the major highways in Sharkey County?

The county is served by U.S. Route 61, Mississippi Highway 14, and Mississippi Highway 16.

Are there golf courses in Sharkey County?

Yes, Sharkey County includes the Rolling Fork Golf Club in Rolling Fork.

References

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