Kienstra Ghost Town
Adams County, Mississippi31.2261, -91.6058
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Mississippi 16th Section Public School Trust Lands · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 21 miSimmesport, LA
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec10 of 12
- Elevation
- 60 ft17 m
Kienstra is a ghost town in Adams County, Mississippi. It lies at about 60 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Kienstra. 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 Simmesport, LA, about 21 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Baton Rouge, LA, 61 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Arnot2.1 mi north
- Loch Leven2.2 mi southeast
- Artonish2.8 mi southeast
- Fort Adams10 mi south
- Briers12 mi north
- Clarksville12 mi south
- Torras17 mi south
- Red River Landing19 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 September to June, judging by NOAA normals from Jonesville Locks. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Jonesville Locks station (USC00164739), 23 miles away. About 59.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Adams County, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.22610, -91.60580 |
| Elevation | 60 ft (17 m) |
| Also known as | Kienstra, MS |
| Sources | Wikidata Q16466448 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Kienstra ghost town?
In Adams County, Mississippi, at 31.2261, -91.6058. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Simmesport, LA, about 21 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Baton Rouge, LA, 61 miles away.
Can you visit Kienstra?
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 Kienstra?
Mild months here run September to June, judging by NOAA normals from Jonesville Locks. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Kienstra?
Yes. Arnot (2.1 mi), Loch Leven (2.2 mi), Artonish (2.8 mi), Fort Adams (10 mi).
