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About Durant
Durant (about 2,500 residents) is a city in eastern Holmes County near the Big Black River, founded in 1858 as a station on the Mississippi Central Railroad (later the Illinois Central). It was named for Louis Durant, a Choctaw chief who lived on a bluff across the river before Indian Removal.
Home prices in Durant
Home prices in Durant vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Durant
- Durant Illinois Central Railroad Depot (1908, National Register-listed).
- Historic depot district and rail corridor.
- Nearby Holmes County State Park.
Commuting from Durant
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~45–50 minutes south via I-55 (about 45 miles).
Schools in Durant
Public schools: Holmes County Consolidated 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.
Durant FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Durant, MS?
Home prices in Durant vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Durant, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~45–50 minutes south via I-55 (about 45 miles). - Which school district serves Durant, MS?
Durant is served by Holmes County Consolidated 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.