Ben Lomond

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

Ben Lomond is a ghost town in Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States. The community originated as a Mississippi River port on the Ben Lomond Plantation, owned by George M. Brown. A gin-house was located near the town. Ben Lomond had a landing for steamboats and a post office. It was located across the river from Lake Providence, Louisiana. There was a store at Ben Lomond in 1887. Ben Lomond had a population of 26 in 1900. A post office operated under the name Ben Lomond from 1879 to 1913. The former community is today submerged in the Mississippi River.

The on-the-ground condition of Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond 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. The mapped point for Ben Lomond is roughly 32.8028, -91.1383 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.