History >> Civil War. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 between the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. It took place near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Southern forces were led by General Robert E. Lee and the Northern forces were led by General George B. McClellan.
Over 600,000 people live within 55 miles of Tylertown, allowing us to supply the workforce needs of almost any company. Tylertown is the county-seat and the only incorporated town in Walthall County and we take great pride in our small-town country lifestyle.
Ideally located between Jackson, MS and New Orleans, LA, the city and county offer the pleasant lifestyle of a progressive small town, but with easy access to many parts of the south. Over 700,000 people live within 60 miles of Tylertown, giving us the ability to meet the workforce needs of almost any size company.