Rodney

Rodney - Ghost Town

Rodney is a former city in Jefferson County in southwest Mississippi, approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Natchez. Rodney was founded in 1828, and in the 19th century, it was only three votes away from becoming the capital of the Mississippi Territory. Its population declined to nearly zero after the Mississippi River changed course. The Rodney Center Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today a small number of inhabitants remain but the area is considered a ghost town and reliable data is hard to find as the town is not listed as a separate entity by the census bureau.

Kid-friendly Features: Located in remote area. No public bathrooms are located here. Some property in Rodney is posted as private. Be careful of derelict and deteriorating buildings. Area can also be prone to flooding.

Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk

Address: Rodney, Mississippi 39096
31°51′41″N 91°11′59″W

photo courtesy of Allan Innman