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Nicholson at a glance
- County
- Pearl River County
- County seat
- Poplarville
- Population
- 2,833
- Pearl River County population
- 56,145
- Local records
- Pearl River County offices
- ZIP codes
- 39466
About Nicholson public records
Nicholson is an unincorporated community in Pearl River County, with no town government of its own, so its local records are kept by the county. Poplarville, the county seat, is where the county offices are. Each Pearl River County office is listed on our Pearl River County page.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Nicholson
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Nicholson
- Producing when recorded
- 2
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 2
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1955
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 2 mine sites inside the city or town limits: 2 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 2 holes drawn inside the city or town limits, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. The state says it has no underground mines.
Mississippi mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Nicholson (2 shown, 2 unnamed on the map)
Mississippi abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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How do I register to vote in Nicholson, Mississippi?
Voter registration in Mississippi is run by the Mississippi Secretary of State, Elections Division, and the county Circuit Clerk keeps the roll for Nicholson. Mississippi has no online voter registration: the form goes in by mail or in person at a registration office. No online voter registration; register in person at the Circuit Clerk's Office or by mail with an application postmarked by the deadline (October 5 for the November 3, 2026 election).
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Nicholson, Mississippi?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Mississippi come from the Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records. The fee is $17 for a birth or death certificate, $6 for each added copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
How do I look up property records in Nicholson, Mississippi?
Deeds for property in Nicholson are recorded by the county Chancery Clerk, the county Tax Assessor sets the assessed value, and the county Tax Collector sends the tax bill. Our Pearl River County page lists those offices.
How do I request a Nicholson police report?
Incident and crash reports for Nicholson come from the Pearl River County Sheriff's Office, the office linked above. Ask its records staff for a copy and give the date, the location and the report or case number if you have it.
How do I find business license records in Nicholson, Mississippi?
Businesses that operate in Nicholson register with the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division, which runs the state business entity search. The Secretary of State's business portal says you may need permits and licenses from your city or county government, and requirements differ by location.
How do I run a Mississippi criminal background check?
Mississippi criminal history checks are run by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Criminal Information Center. The fee is $32.00 per request. Name based check of your own record only, requested online through the DPS Name Based Background Check by the person the record belongs to; results can take up to 30 calendar days.
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