Selsertown Ghost Town
Adams County, Mississippi31.6281, -91.2361
Can you visit?
Public land, limited access
Natchez Trace Parkway · Permit, fee or season
- Nearest town
- 11 miNatchez, MS
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec10 of 12
- Elevation
- 400 ft122 m
Selsertown, in Adams County, Mississippi, is a ghost town. It lies at about 400 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Selsertown. 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 Natchez, MS, about 11 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Jackson, MS, 77 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Uniontown9.8 mi north
- Old Greenville9.9 mi northeast
- Gum Ridge11 mi north
- Rodney16 mi north
- Bruinsburg22 mi north
- Briers24 mi southwest
- Grand Gulf30 mi north
- Arnot34 mi southwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Park Service: Natchez Trace Parkway
PAD-US places this spot on Natchez Trace Parkway, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.
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 Natchez. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Natchez station (USC00226177), 6.7 miles away. About 60.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Adams County, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.62810, -91.23610 |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Also known as | Selsertown, MS, Ellicotville, Ellicottville, Ellicotsville, Ellicotville, Mississippi Territory |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14945198 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Selsertown ghost town?
In Adams County, Mississippi, at 31.6281, -91.2361. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Natchez, MS, about 11 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Jackson, MS, 77 miles away.
Can you visit Selsertown?
Public land, limited access. PAD-US places this spot on Natchez Trace Parkway, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.
When is the best time to visit Selsertown?
Mild months here run September to June, judging by NOAA normals from Natchez. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Selsertown?
Yes. Uniontown (9.8 mi), Old Greenville (9.9 mi), Gum Ridge (11 mi), Rodney (16 mi).
