Tunica County is located in the northeastern portion of the Delta Region of Mississippi on the Mississippi River. Tunica County was formed on February 9, 1836 and was named after the Tunica Native Americans. Today Tunica County is an important center of tourism in the state built around numerous casinos and resorts.
The county seat is Tunica. Other Tunica County communities include: North, Tunica, Banks, Dubbs, Dundee, Evansville, Hollywood, and Prichard. In it's first census in 1840 there were 821 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 9,227.
Tunica 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 Tunica County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr, Temporary Caretaker for Tunica County MSGHN.
