Carolina, Mississippi

Carolina, also known as Bowlands or Bolands, is an unincorporated community located in Itawamba County, Mississippi.

History

Carolina was first settled in 1833 and named for North Carolina and South Carolina, the original settlers' home states.
The community was once home to a two-story school building.
A post office operated under the name Bolands from 1841 to 1905.

Notable person

John E. Rankin, member of the United States House of Representatives from 1921 to 1953