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Leake County is located in the geographic center of the State of Mississippi. The county is the only square shaped county in the state and is exactly 24 miles square. The county was named for Governor Walter Leake (1762-1825) who served as the third Governor of Mississippi from 1822-1825.
The Pearl River runs diagonally through Leake County on its course from the central basin of the state to the Gulf of Mexico providing fishing and boating opportunities .
The Natchez Trace Parkway (Natchez Trace Parkway) running from Nashville to Natchez crosses the county in the northwest section. Leake Countians love company and they invite visitors to come to Leake County to attend the many annual events such as Lena’s 4th of July Celebration, Walnut Grove Day, The Square Affair and Octoberfest in Carthage. Leake County has three municipalities – Carthage, Lena and Walnut Grove.
The
City of Carthage was
established as the county seat on July 31, 1834.
For more information on Carthage, click here for the website.
MDA Community Profile-Carthage
The Town of Lena, with population of 175, is located in southwestern Leake County. Lena’s Fourth of July Celebration brings thousands of people to the town on July 4th each year. The day of family fun includes food, games, entertainment, political speeches, and arts and crafts concluding with a gigantic fireworks display at dusk.
For more information on Lena, click here.
The Town of Walnut Grove is located just eleven miles south of the geographic center of Mississippi, Walnut Grove is affectionately known by residents and visitors alike as “the best little town in Mississippi.” Walnut Grove, with population of 489, is in the south central part of Leake County at the Scott County line. Walnut Grove is filled with friendly, hard-working people committed to making your visit enjoyable or welcoming you to your new home for your family or business. The town has the small-town atmosphere with the conveniences of larger metropolitan areas just a short drive away.
The 125 acre industrial park has water, sewer, natural gas, and electric utilities on-site and has been designated as part of a federal renewal community. This park and a number of available buildings both industrial and retail are located just 15 miles north of I-20, the Automotive Corridor of the Southeast and just 46 miles from the new Nissan Automotive Plant at Canton, MS.
Annually, the town sponsors "Walnut Grove Day" on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. The day is filled with good food, good music, arts and crafts and good friends. For more information on Walnut Grove, visit their website: Walnut Grove.
MDA Community Profile-Walnut Grove
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The
selection of the name “Carthage” was influenced by
settlers who moved from Carthage, (Smith County)
Tennessee. The state legislature approved on May 12,
1837, the incorporation of the Town of Carthage.
Carthage, the county seat, is located in the center of
the county at the intersection of Mississippi Highway 16
and 35 and 25. 
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