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Hernando, Mississippi

Hernando is a city in and the county seat of DeSoto County, on the northwestern border of Mississippi, United States.
Population 17,138

Top Events in Hernando History

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1830History
=== 19th and 20th centuries === Following the Indian Removal Act in 1830 and under pressure from the United States, the Chickasaw finally signed a treaty to cede most of their l...
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1832History
It was renamed as Hernando in 1832, after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 6,812 people, 2,482 households, and 1,809 families residing in the city.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,138 people, 5,770 households, and 4,237 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1830History
=== 19th and 20th centuries === Following the Indian Removal Act in 1830 and under pressure from the United States, the Chickasaw finally signed a treaty to cede most of their l...
1832History
It was renamed as Hernando in 1832, after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 6,812 people, 2,482 households, and 1,809 families residing in the city.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,138 people, 5,770 households, and 4,237 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Hernando is located in the state of Mississippi.
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Hernando has a population of 17,138 residents.
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The population was 17,138 according to the 2020 census records.

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Famous People from Hernando, Mississippi

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Louis Bullard
Football Player · Born May 6, 1956 · Died Apr 18, 2010 (age 53)
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Marshall Grant
Bassist · Born May 5, 1928 · Died Aug 7, 2011 (age 83)
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Felix LaBauve
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Parry Wayne Humphreys
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Edward Eugene Harper
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