Artonish

Mississippi's ghost towns are river ports and cotton towns, plus lumber camps that clear-cut the pine hills.

Artonish is a ghost town located in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, United States. South of the town was Artonish Landing, located on a stretch of the Mississippi River known as the "Homochitto Cutoff". Located near the community were the Artonish School, Artonish Plantation, and Artonish Oil Field. Artonish had a post office from 1890 to 1936. The population was 51 in 1900. General Walter Henry Gordon, namesake of the vessel USS General W. H. Gordon, was born in Artonish in 1863. Nothing remains of the settlement.

The on-the-ground condition of Artonish is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Artonish is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.