Robert, Pop, etc. Forrest county was formed from Perry County in 1908, and named for Gen. Forrest. Reconstruction was over and white Democrats were once again in control of Mississippi gov't. J.B. is correct about Forest, it's founding in 1860 and it's naming for the virgin forest it sat beside. All about timing and whose in control. Speaking of which, as a resident of Lamar Co., I've often wondered when the goofy liberals will realize they have a Confederate General county in Ms. and start a loud movement to have the named changed.