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Thaxton, Mississippi
Town · Population 701 · #177 in Mississippi
About Thaxton
Thaxton, MS is a tiny community located in northern Mississippi counting 701 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Thaxton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 10.38 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 68 residents per square mile.
📰 Thaxton News Today
- James Floyd Sills Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Thaxton, MS - WTVA Legacy obituary · Jul 29
- Maxine Hodge Obituary - Pontotoc, MS Dignity Memorial · May 18
- Obituary information for Laveda Hooker Sewell Holland Funeral Directors · Feb 22
- Mississippi Stories: Anthony Thaxton Mississippi Today · Dec 12
- Laura Mae Bishop Obituary (1964 - 2026) - Thaxton, MS - WTVA Legacy obituary · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thaxton Unique
- The only place in America named Thaxton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)701
Rank in state#177 of 299
Land area10.38 sq mi
Density68/sq mi
Coordinates34.3029, -89.1717