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About Morton, MS

Morton, a small city of 3,656 people, serves as Scott County's seat in central Mississippi's pine hills. Located at the junction of Interstate 20 and Highway 481, it's a convenient stop about 40 miles east of Jackson. Visitors typically arrive via I-20 when traveling between Louisiana and Alabama, while locals use Highway 481 for trips to nearby communities. The town hosts the annual Mississippi Broiler Festival each July, celebrating the state's poultry heritage with music, rides, and plenty of fried chicken.

Where is Morton, MS on the map?

Morton, MS is in United States, at 32.346, -89.657 - about 17 km east of Pelahatchie, MS.

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The closest airport to Morton, MS is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 48 km (about 39 min by car).

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