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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Bolton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bolton and the surrounding area.

  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Bolton:
    • 32.354657, -90.458606
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Bolton
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Bolton ...

We found 22 communities that share the name Bolton.

Within Mississippi, the name Bolton is unique.

Beyond Mississippi, we know of another 22 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 22 communities, 21 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Connecticut
      • Tolland County
      • This Bolton is located in Tolland County and lies 1,183 miles [1,903.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tolland County community of Bolton.
    • Georgia
      • Fulton County
      • This Bolton is located in Fulton County and lies 361 miles [581 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Bolton.
    • Illinois
      • Stephenson County
      • This Bolton is located in Stephenson County and lies 683 miles [1,099.2 km]<1> to the north of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stephenson County community of Bolton.
    • Iowa
      • Mahaska County
      • This Bolton is located in Mahaska County and lies 627 miles [1,009.1 km]<1> to the north of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mahaska County community of Bolton.
    • Kansas
      • Montgomery County
      • This Bolton is located in Montgomery County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Bolton.
    • Kentucky
      • Lawrence County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Bolton [Lawrence County].
    • Maryland
      • Charles County
      • This Bolton is located in Charles County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Bolton.
      • Queen Anne's County
      • This Bolton is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 947 miles [1,524 km] to the northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Bolton.
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This Bolton is located in Worcester County and lies 1,241 miles [1,997.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Bolton.
    • Michigan
      • Alpena County
      • This Bolton is located in Alpena County and lies 958 miles [1,541.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alpena County community of Bolton.
    • Missouri
      • Harrison County
      • This Bolton is located in Harrison County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Bolton.
    • New York
      • Warren County
      • This Bolton is located in Warren County and lies 1,192 miles [1,918.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Bolton.
    • North Carolina
      • Columbus County
      • This Bolton is located in Columbus County and lies 708 miles [1,139.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbus County community of Bolton.
    • Ohio
      • Stark County
      • This Bolton is located in Stark County and lies 786 miles [1,264.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Bolton.
    • Ontario
      • This Bolton lies 984 miles [1,583.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
    • Oregon
      • Clackamas County
      • This Bolton is located in Clackamas County and lies 1,931 miles [3,107.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Bolton.
    • South Dakota
      • Clay County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Dakota community of Bolton [Clay County].
    • Tennessee
      • Shelby County
      • This Bolton is located in Shelby County and lies 208 miles [334.7 km]<1> to the north of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Bolton.
    • Texas
      • Van Zandt County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Bolton [Van Zandt County].
    • Vermont
      • Chittenden County
      • This Bolton is located in Chittenden County and lies 1,257 miles [2,022.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chittenden County community of Bolton.
    • Virginia
      • Russell County
      • This Bolton is located in Russell County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bolton that is located in Hinds County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Russell County community of Bolton.
    • Wisconsin
      • Oneida County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wisconsin community of Bolton [Oneida County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bolton ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Champion Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champion Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champion Hill
    • Champion Hill is located in Hinds County
  • Cherry Park
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Park
    • Cherry Park is located in Hinds County
  • Edwards
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Green Acres
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Hinds County
  • Huntcliff
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntcliff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntcliff
    • Huntcliff is located in Hinds County
  • Kentwood
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kentwood
    • Kentwood is located in Hinds County
  • Lynchburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynchburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynchburg
    • Lynchburg is located in Hinds County
  • Meadow Oaks
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Oaks
    • Meadow Oaks is located in Hinds County
  • Meadowhill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowhill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowhill
    • Meadowhill is located in Hinds County
  • Orangeville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orangeville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orangeville
    • Orangeville is located in Hinds County
  • Queens Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queens Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queens Hill
    • Queens Hill is located in Hinds County
  • Raymond
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
    • Raymond is located in Hinds County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,082 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raymond <5>
  • Trailwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trailwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trailwood
    • Trailwood is located in Hinds County

How Far From Bolton to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a town such as Bolton to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Bolton and extending to:

  • Jackson, which is the Seat of Hinds County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Bolton to Jackson, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east southeast (ESE). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 877 miles [1,411.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of two days, a buggy would take 35 days and walking would take 50 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,758 miles [10,875.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,474 miles [12,028.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,349 miles [8,608.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bolton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Hinds County: www.co.hinds.ms.us/

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bolton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bolton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.3547, Longitude: -90.4586       In this case, the coordinates for Bolton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Bolton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Bolton could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<7>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Bolton to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 315.814 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.608 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.999 degrees.









 

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