Humphreys County, Mississippi

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Humphreys County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 11,206. Its county seat is Belzoni6. It is named for Benjamin G. Humphreys.

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County - State - Mississippi - 2000 - County seat - Belzoni - ⁶ - Benjamin G. Humphreys

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It was named Farm-Raised Catfish Capital of the World in 1976 by then Governor Cliff Finch, since it produces more farm-raised catfish than any other U.S. county. 40,000 acres (160 km²) of the county are underwater, used to grow catfish. About 60 % of U.S. farm-raised catfish are grown within a 65 mile (105 km) radius of the county seat, Belzoni. However, the title "Catfish Capital" has also been claimed by Savannah, Tennessee, and Des Allemands, Louisiana.

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1976 - Cliff Finch - Catfish - County seat - Belzoni - Savannah, Tennessee - Des Allemands, Louisiana

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