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Dogtown

A ghost town of unknown status in Mississippi.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Dogtown ghost town, Mississippi
Photo: Magnolia677 (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

County
Not recorded
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

The map remembers Dogtown long after the crowds moved on. Dogtown is a ghost town in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States, located on Highway 334, 17.6 miles (28.3 km) southeast of Oxford. At one time it was the location of Dogtown School.

The story of Dogtown

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

Dogtown is a ghost town in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States, located on Highway 334, 17.6 miles (28.3 km) southeast of Oxford. At one time it was the location of Dogtown School. All that remains of Dogtown is the abandoned White's Grocery.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Dogtown 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.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Dogtown 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.

Good to know

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.

Dogtown FAQs

Where is Dogtown located?
Dogtown is in Mississippi. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Dogtown in?
No county is recorded for Dogtown in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Mississippi.
What is the history of Dogtown?
Dogtown is a ghost town in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States, located on Highway 334, 17.6 miles (28.3 km) southeast of Oxford. At one time it was the location of Dogtown School. All that remains of Dogtown is the abandoned White's Grocery.
What remains at Dogtown today?
The on-the-ground condition of Dogtown 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.
Can you visit Dogtown?
Here's the honest truth: access to Dogtown 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Dogtown, Mississippi”), CC BY-SA.

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