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Inwood

A ghost town of unknown status in Mississippi.

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

Quick Facts

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

If walls could talk, Inwood would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Inwood is a ghost town located in Sunflower County, Mississippi, on Mississippi Highway 3. Inwood was a station on the Yazoo Delta Railroad (the "Yellow Dog"), established between Moorhead and Ruleville during the 1890s.

The story of Inwood

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

Inwood is a ghost town located in Sunflower County, Mississippi, on Mississippi Highway 3. Inwood was a station on the Yazoo Delta Railroad (the "Yellow Dog"), established between Moorhead and Ruleville during the 1890s.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Inwood 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 Inwood 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.

Inwood FAQs

Where is Inwood located?
Inwood is in Mississippi. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Inwood in?
No county is recorded for Inwood in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Mississippi.
What is the history of Inwood?
Inwood is a ghost town located in Sunflower County, Mississippi, on Mississippi Highway 3. Inwood was a station on the Yazoo Delta Railroad (the "Yellow Dog"), established between Moorhead and Ruleville during the 1890s.
What remains at Inwood today?
The on-the-ground condition of Inwood 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 Inwood?
Here's the honest truth: access to Inwood 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 (“Inwood, Mississippi”), CC BY-SA.

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