Miss. Code Ann. § 19-1-79

Leake County is bounded by beginning at the northwest corner of township twelve, range six, east; thence east on the line between townships twelve and thirteen to the range line between ranges nine and ten, east; thence south on said range line to the township line between townships eight and nine; thence west on said line to the range line between ranges five and six, east; thence north on said range line to the beginning. The county site is Carthage.