Benton County MS

North America Indian Names of Places in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana

The post examines the significance and origins of North American Indian place names in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana, particularly those derived from the Choctaw and Chickasaw languages. It highlights how these names reflect the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Native American tribes, while noting that many translations have become corrupted over time. The text provides numerous examples of place names alongside their original meanings, illustrating the deep historical connections embedded in the geography of the region.

Slave Narrative of Sarah Ross

In an interview conducted by Alfred Farrell, Sarah Ross recounts her life as a slave on the plantation of William Donaldson in Benton County, Mississippi. Born to a white owner and a slave mother, she describes the harsh conditions of slavery, including physical abuse from the overseer and the denial of marriages. The enslaved worked tirelessly in the fields and were prohibited from gathering or worshiping. Following the Civil War, Sarah’s family escaped Donaldson’s cruelty, leading her to settle in Florida, where she had ten children.