Benoit, Mississippi

Benoit /bɪˈnɔɪt/ is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States.

[3] The 1956 movie Baby Doll was shot on location at the Burrus House in Benoit; many local residents played in minor roles.

19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Benoit is served by the West Bolivar Consolidated School District.

[13] Tamara Lopez of Delta News TV stated "Residents in Benoit had mixed reactions to the announcement, some angry others sad.

Hollywood (the Burrus House) in Benoit is listed on the National Register of Historic Places .
Map of Mississippi highlighting Bolivar County