Gin

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

Gin is a ghost town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. A post office operated under the name Gin from 1905 to 1913.

The on-the-ground condition of Gin 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 Gin 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 Gin is roughly 31.9158, -88.6306 — 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.