Jackson metro, MS relocation guide
Moving to Bolton, MS
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About Bolton
Bolton is a small, historically rich railroad town in north-central Hinds County, in the Bakers Creek valley. Founded in 1830 as a farming community, it thrived on Highway 18 through-traffic until I-20 bypassed it; today about 654 residents (2020) keep a close-knit, agriculture-rooted community.
Home prices in Bolton
Home prices in Bolton vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Bolton
- Gaddis and McLaurin Mercantile — general store in downtown Bolton since 1871, with original floors and old-fashioned service; the town's "heartbeat business."
- Old Bridgeport Road — 1822 Mississippi Landmark dirt road, the first official route through the Choctaw Cession connecting Jackson to Vicksburg; traversed by Civil War troops.
- Bolton Depot — historic railway station from the town's railroad heyday.
- B-Town Steakhouse — downtown steakhouse (open Thu–Sat evenings) known for Certified Angus steaks.
- Mama's Eats & Sweets — beloved Southern comfort-food restaurant.
- Bolton Country Market — groceries, produce, and Mississippi-made gifts.
- Bolton City Park — playgrounds, walking paths, and community events.
- Blues heritage markers — Charley Patton and Bo Carter roots.
Commuting from Bolton
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~25 minutes east via I-20, Exit 27 (18 miles; per boltonms.com, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Bolton
Public schools: Hinds County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bolton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bolton, MS?
Home prices in Bolton vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Bolton, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~25 minutes east via I-20, Exit 27 (18 miles; per boltonms.com, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Bolton, MS?
Bolton is served by Hinds County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.