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Simpson County’s Bicentennial Committee has unveiled the logo to mark the county’s historic 200th birthday in 2024. The logo was created by the Steering Committee of the Simpson County Historical and Genealogical Society that was formed in late 2022 to guide the efforts of the county’s Bicentennial.
The logo will appear on all official marketing and advertising materials relating to the celebration. It will also be featured on official Bicentennial merchandise that will be sold throughout 2024.
The logo, featuring the colors of navy blue, gold, and gray, gives a nod to many of the school colors in the county over the years. “Mississippi” and “Simpson County” sit atop the primary visual element, the number “200”. Within one of the zeros in the “200” is an acorn, representing the acorn finial that crowns the Simpson County Courthouse. Underneath is “1824-2024” highlighting the years of the of the county’s existence.
The acorn was determined to be the obvious centerpiece for the Bicentennial logo when Rosalind Rhodes Lee, steering committee member and lifelong county resident, recommended it be a key part of the logo as it is easily identifiable, and representative of our past, present and future.
Lee also noted that the acorn is rich in symbolism and meaning and has a long and fascinating history associated with it. The small nut has been revered across cultures for its ability to sprout into a mighty oak tree. It is symbolic of new beginnings, strength, resilience, potential, growth, abundance, and good luck. She explained all of these qualities make it a powerful symbol that can serve as inspiration to Simpson Countians as we celebrate our Bicentennial.
The Simpson County Bicentennial Committee members are Don Steen, Chairman; James Davis, Dr. Scottye Holloway, Jean Allen, Judy Lee, Virginia Montgomery, and Kevin Davis. Richard Rankin of the Simpson County Historical and Genealogical Society was chosen by the committee to serve as Secretary-Treasurer for the committee.
Simpson County’s Bicentennial year kicks off on Saturday, January 27, 2024, with a Birthday Celebration that will be held at the Simpson County Courthouse in Mendenhall. Details will be announced soon.
The Committee has established a website, simpsoncounty200.org, that contains details on events, programs, and business sponsorship opportunities. Social media presence includes a Facebook page, Simpson County, MS Bicentennial – 2024, that will be updated with information as well. All questions about the Bicentennial can be emailed to info@simpsoncounty200.org.
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