Duncansby Ghost Town
Issaquena County, Mississippi32.9642, -91.0797
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Mississippi 16th Section Public School Trust Lands · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 12 miRolling Fork, MS
- Mild months
- Feb–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 100 ft31 m
Duncansby is a former settlement in Issaquena County, Mississippi, listed among the ghost towns of Mississippi. It lies at about 100 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Duncansby. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Rolling Fork, MS, about 12 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Jackson, MS, 67 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- New Mexico1 mi north
- Princeton6.4 mi north
- Baleshed8.5 mi south
- Leota9.7 mi north
- Ben Lomond12 mi south
- Transylvania21 mi south
- Arcadia22 mi south
- Brunswick28 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: Mississippi 16th Section Public School Trust Lands
PAD-US places this spot on Mississippi 16th Section Public School Trust Lands, land managed by the state land board. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run February to May, September to December, judging by NOAA normals from Lake Providence. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Lake Providence station (USC00165090), 12 miles away. About 58.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Issaquena County, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.96417, -91.07972 |
| Elevation | 100 ft (31 m) |
| Also known as | Duncansby, Mississippi |
| Sources | Wikidata Q16974556 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Duncansby ghost town?
In Issaquena County, Mississippi, at 32.9642, -91.0797. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Rolling Fork, MS, about 12 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Jackson, MS, 67 miles away.
Can you visit Duncansby?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Mississippi 16th Section Public School Trust Lands, land managed by the state land board. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Duncansby?
Mild months here run February to May, September to December, judging by NOAA normals from Lake Providence. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Duncansby?
Yes. New Mexico (1 mi), Princeton (6.4 mi), Baleshed (8.5 mi), Leota (9.7 mi).
