Bolton, MS
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About Bolton
- • Blues musician Tommy Johnson, rumored to have sold his soul, was born near Bolton.
- • The now-defunct Bolton College, a historically Black institution, once educated many here.
- • The Vicksburg and Meridian Railroad spurred Bolton's growth in the 19th century.
- • Bolton was once home to a bustling sawmill, now long gone.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated Bolton's agricultural lands.
- • Named for Richard Bolton, the town was established in 1836.
- • Around 520 people live in Bolton, fewer than a large high school.
- • Bolton sits 279 feet above sea level, offering views of rolling hills.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, remains important in Bolton.
- • A quiet, nostalgic feeling permeates Bolton, evoking simpler times.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, beloved throughout Mississippi.
- • Jim Hill High School, near Bolton, has produced many notable football players.
