Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Logtown. Logtown, Mississippi is a ghost town located in Hancock County, Mississippi. It is one of several ghost towns situated within the 125,000 acre acoustic buffer zone of NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center.
The story of Logtown
Mississippi's ghost towns are river ports and cotton towns, plus lumber camps that clear-cut the pine hills.
Logtown, Mississippi is a ghost town located in Hancock County, Mississippi. It is one of several ghost towns situated within the 125,000 acre acoustic buffer zone of NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center. It stood along the banks of the Pearl River and had been the site of a very large sawmill and logging community.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Logtown 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 Logtown 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 Logtown is roughly 30.2831, -89.6211 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Logtown FAQs
01Where is Logtown located?
02What county is Logtown in?
03What is the history of Logtown?
04What remains at Logtown today?
05Can you visit Logtown?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Logtown, Mississippi”), CC BY-SA.
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