Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County, Mississippi. Carrollton is situated in the center of the county, on the south side of Big Sand Creek. The city borders North Carrollton, on the other side of the creek, and many local consider the two towns to be one, referred to as Carrollton. State Highways 17 and 35 pass through the middle of the town, leading north to North Carrollton, while Highway 35 continues north to Holcomb, then southeast to Vaiden, while Highway 17 runs south to Lexington. US Highway 82 passes through the southern part of the city, east to Winona and west to Greenwood. Basil LeFlore, governor of the Choctaw Nation from 1860 to 1875, was born near Carrollton. Carrollton was the site of a mass attack on March 17, 1886 on a group of black citizens in a room at the courthouse, and on the courthouse grounds, leaving ten dead at the scene and another thirteen to die of their wounds later. No arrests were made.
 
 
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Carroll County Development Association
The CCDA is a citizen's membership organization established for the purpose of encouraging economic growth and development within the county. Headquartered in Carrollton, Mississippi, its meeting schedules and contacts are published to the site, along with a guide to local historic places, churches, businesses, and government facilities. Other resources include a blog and a visitors guide.
http://carrollcountyms.org/
Carroll County School District
Headquartered in Carrollton, Mississippi, the county seat, the CCSD offers a K-12 public school program through three campuses: Marshall Elementary School, George Middle School, and J.Z. George High School, each of which are highlighted here, with a district calendar and employment opportunities.
http://www.ccsd.ms/
Located in Carrollton, Mississippi, the publishing company specializes in genealogy books from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as Indians and new releases. Books may be purchased online, and genealogical manuscripts from Southeastern States are solicited from new or experienced authors.
http://www.pioneersoutheast.com/
Founded and established as the seat of Carroll County in 1834, and incorporated in 1836, Carrollton is in north-central Mississippi. The official municipal web site introduces its elected officials and offers administrative contacts, town meeting agendas and minutes, and a calendar of events.
http://www.carrolltonms.org/