Wildwood Ghost Town
Coahoma County, Mississippi34.3783, -90.4481
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 13 miMarks, MS
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov6 of 12
- Elevation
- 170 ft53 m
Wildwood is an abandoned town in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It lies at about 170 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Wildwood. 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 Marks, MS, about 13 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Southaven, MS, 48 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Delta7.3 mi west
- Trotter Landing12 mi northwest
- Port Royal12 mi west
- Pink15 mi northeast
- Peyton17 mi north
- Tocowa25 mi southeast
- Midway28 mi south
- Commerce31 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
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 March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Helena. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Helena station (USC00033242), 13 miles away. About 49.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Coahoma County, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.37833, -90.44806 |
| Elevation | 170 ft (53 m) |
| Also known as | Wildwood, MS |
| Sources | Wikidata Q21196665 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Wildwood ghost town?
In Coahoma County, Mississippi, at 34.3783, -90.4481. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Marks, MS, about 13 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Southaven, MS, 48 miles away.
Can you visit Wildwood?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Wildwood?
Mild months here run March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Helena. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Wildwood?
Yes. Delta (7.3 mi), Trotter Landing (12 mi), Port Royal (12 mi), Pink (15 mi).
