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Duncansby

A ghost town of unknown status in Mississippi.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Duncansby ghost town, Mississippi
Plate I — Duncansby, MississippiPhoto: U.S. Post Office (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Some places earn their silence — and Duncansby is one of them. Duncansby is a ghost town in Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States. Duncansby was located on a stretch of the Mississippi River known as Duncansby Chute.

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The story of Duncansby

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

Duncansby is a ghost town in Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States. Duncansby was located on a stretch of the Mississippi River known as Duncansby Chute.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Duncansby 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Duncansby 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 Duncansby is roughly 32.9642, -91.0797 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Duncansby FAQs

01Where is Duncansby located?
Duncansby is in Mississippi, mapped near 32.9642, -91.0797.
02What county is Duncansby in?
No county is recorded for Duncansby in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Mississippi.
03What is the history of Duncansby?
Duncansby is a ghost town in Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States. Duncansby was located on a stretch of the Mississippi River known as Duncansby Chute.
04What remains at Duncansby today?
The on-the-ground condition of Duncansby 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.
05Can you visit Duncansby?
Here's the honest truth: access to Duncansby 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 Duncansby is roughly 32.9642, -91.0797 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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