Walthall County, MS Land for Sale in Bogue Chitto River Country

Walthall County is rural Mississippi at an easy pace. The county was created in 1910 from land taken from Pike and Marion counties, according to the Walthall County Chamber of Commerce. Tylertown serves as the county seat. Farms, pine timber, and creek bottoms make up much of the land. For a buyer, that means quiet ground with room to spread out.

Agriculture has deep roots here. The county’s history includes cotton farming, dairy and poultry production, and steady pine harvesting, according to the local chamber. Dairy ran strong enough to earn the county a nickname: “The Cream Pitcher of Mississippi.” That heritage still shapes the open pasture and working farms along the back roads. It also means the setting suits small farms, cattle, and timber.

The Bogue Chitto River and Recreation Close to Home

The Bogue Chitto River is the county’s signature outdoor draw. Walthall County runs Walkers Bridge Water Park on the river off Highway 48, with a boat ramp and a pavilion. Canoe and tubing outfitters work the river near Tylertown. Downriver in Louisiana, Bogue Chitto State Park near Franklinton adds paddling and trails. If you want land near moving water, this county puts it within reach. A river tract gives you a place to launch a canoe on a Saturday morning.

What Buyers Look For in Walthall County

  • Pasture and fencing for cattle or horses
  • Mature or planted pine for timber income
  • Creek frontage or ponds for water and wildlife
  • Road frontage and access that holds up in wet weather
  • Distance to Tylertown for supplies and schools
  • Power and water for a future home

Small tracts here often mix uses. A few acres of pasture can carry horses or a handful of cattle, while a pine stand behind the house grows timber. That flexibility makes Walthall County land a practical fit for families who want to work the ground a little and enjoy it the rest of the time.

Is Walthall County land good for hunting?

For many buyers, yes. The county’s mix of pine timber, hardwood creek bottoms, and field edges gives deer and turkey both food and cover. Tracts that border larger woods tend to hunt best, and a creek or pond adds another draw. Check the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for current seasons.

Can you farm or run cattle on Walthall County land?

Yes, and the county has a long farming history, dairy most of all. If you farm the land or grow timber commercially, Mississippi can assess it on its use value rather than market value. Ask the county tax assessor how that would apply to a specific tract.

The Walthall County listings above change as land sells and new tracts list. When one fits, an agent from our Tylertown office can walk it with you and check the access, water, and timber. You can also focus on land around Tylertown, look at neighboring Pike County, or reach an agent directly.