MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Covington County, located in the south-central portion of Mississippi was formed on January 5, 1819 and was originally called Bainbridge County. It was soon renamed in honor of General Leonard Covington, U.S. Army officer and Congressman who was killed in the War of 1812.
The county seat is Collins. Other Covington County communities include: Mt. Olive, Seminary, Ora, and Sanford. In its first census in 1820 there were 2,330 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 19,407.
Covington 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 Covington County information to share with researchers contact Tammy Howard-Westmoreland, Temporary Caretaker for Covington County MSGHN.
