About us

Working Together for Mississippi's History

Over 5,000 historical documents have been collected and are provided to Mississippi citizens as a public service by the Rankin County Historical Society and the Brandon Library, who work together to maintain the historical files for your research.


Click here if you'd like to visit their websites: 
Rankin County Historical Society  ~   Brandon Mississippi Library

Rankin County Historical Society

Resources for researching Rankin County history and genealogy include materials stored at the Brandon Public Library. Our Society was begun by a group of people led by Sara Richardson, who were determined that the history of Rankin County should be preserved. Toward that end, the organizational meeting of the Rankin County Historical Society was held on May 27, 1978, at the courthouse in Brandon.

The Rankin County Historical Society buildings and museum are located behind the Brandon Library in City Park at the back of the parking circle. They are open for tours by appointment only. 

Our mailing address:
Rankin County Historical Society
Post Office Box 841
Brandon, MS 39043

Information on the Museum can be found in the Brandon Library Genealogy Room or by calling Anne Vanderleest at the Brandon Library 601-825-2672 or Cell 601-594-9013.

Brandon Mississippi Library

The Rankin County Historical Society's collection of records and documents may be viewed at the Brandon Public Library, which is part of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System. 

The Brandon Library is open:
Mondays ……………….10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesdays ……………….10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays …………...10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays ………………10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays ………………….10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays ……………….10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sundays …………………Closed

Brandon Public Library1475 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042(601) 825-2672
Visit their website:  http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us/br.htm