Hintonville is an unincorporated community located in Perry County, Mississippi, United States.

Hintonville was named in the late 1800s in honor of Arthur "Manny" Hinton, a local pastor, Husband of Corinne Bush, and father of 25 (born between two (2) wives).

Pastor Hinton was the irect descendant of two brothers who were separated and then sold during slavery: One permitted to retain the family name, "McSwain", the other given the name of the other master, "Hinton" Hintonville is located on the former Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad.

[3] A school was in operation for the community at one point prior to closing.

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