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  1. Learn about Lauderdale County, one of Mississippi's most interesting and prosperous counties. Find information on taxes, board, meetings, bids, calendar, and more.

    • Tax Collector

      Doris Spidle, Tax Collector 612 22nd Ave S Meridian, MS...

    • Purchasing

      Mississippi law mandates that all Counties operate a Central...

    • Court System

      The County Court also shares jurisdiction with the Circuit...

    • E-911

      The Lauderdale County Emergency Communications Center is the...

  2. Lauderdale County is a county on the eastern border of Mississippi, named for Colonel James Lauderdale. It has a population of 72,984, a county seat of Meridian, and a history of logging, rail transport, and lynchings.

  3. Learn about the origin and history of Lauderdale County, one of Mississippi's most interesting and prosperous counties. Discover its culture, businesses, lifestyle and attractions, such as Meridian, the county seat.

  4. May 16, 2018 · Visit the Lauderdale County, Mississippi web site,, the official source of genealogy information and history for Lauderdale County. Access online data collections and vital historical information unique to Lauderdale County to complete your family tree research.

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    Bible Records

    1. Biblesat MSGenWeb 2. Various Mississippi Bible Recordsat The Alford American Family Association

    Census Records

    For tips on accessing Lauderdale County census records online, see: Mississippi Census. Federal Census 1. 1660-1820 U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820at Ancestry $ 2. 1850 United States Census (Mortality Schedule), 1850 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and some images 3. 1850 United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images 4. 1860 United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1860 at FamilySearch - How to Use thi...

    Church Records

    Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Mississippi denominations, view the Mississippi Church Records wiki page. List of Churches and Church Parishes 1. 1910-1919 Mississippi, Church Records, 1910-1919 at FamilySea...

    Archives

    Listed below are archives in Lauderdale County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Mississippi Archives and Libraries.

    FamilySearch Centers

    FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map- search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries 1. FamilySearch Centersprovide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites. 2. FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to mostcenter-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries 1. Meridian Mississippi FamilySearch Center 2. Philad...

    Libraries

    Listed below are libraries in Lauderdale County. For state-wide library facilities, see Mississippi Archives and Libraries.

    Listed below are societies in Lauderdale County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Mississippi Societies. Lauderdale County Department of Archives and History 410 Constitution Ave, 2nd Floor Raymond P. Davis Building PO Box 551 Meridian, MS 39302 601-482-9752 Email: archives@lauderdalecounty.org Website Facebook

    • Meridian
    • Choctaw Cession [1]
    • December 23 1833
  5. Meridian, Mississippi. Meridian is the eighth most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, [2] with a population of 35,052 at the 2020 census. [3] It is the county seat of Lauderdale County and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. Along major highways, the city is 93 mi (150 km) east ...

  6. Founded in 1833 and named for Col. James Lauderdale, a US military officer killed during the War of 1812, Lauderdale County is located in eastern Mississippi, on the Alabama border. The Choctaw traditionally inhabited the area that now makes up the county; the United States took possession of the land under the terms of the […]