Between the eerie silence and the complete solitude, abandoned places tend to be pretty creepy. Not convinced? Then clearly you haven’t visited these abandoned places in Mississippi, which include everything from a bridge with a sinister past to a town from yesteryear that appears frozen in time.

1. Royal Land, Meridian
Meridian, MS, USA
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It’s hard to believe this eerie-looking site was once a fun-filled amusement park but that’s exactly the case. Closed since the 1970s, Royal Land included just a few rides, all of which were purchased secondhand and run by a generator. While there’s not much left of the one-time amusement park, exploring the abandoned Mississippi spot is a truly unique (albeit eerie) experience.

Take a look at this video by @JayDrone:
2. South Mississippi State Hospital, Laurel
South Mississippi State Hospital, 823 MS-589, Purvis, MS 39475, USA
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Located in Laurel, this abandoned hospital in Mississippi not only looks totally creepy but is, not surprisingly, believed to be haunted.

Take a look at this video by @LykinsFilms:
3. Shubuta Bridge, Shubuta
Shubuta Street, Shubuta St, Shubuta, MS 39360, USA
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Abandoned for years, this abandoned bridge in Mississippi has a sordid past that will forever remain a part of Shubuta’s history. Located down a long dirt road, it spans the Chickasawhay River. The now infamous bridge was the site of at least six hangings, earning it the nickname "Hanging Bridge."
4. Stuckey’s Bridge, Enterprise
Stuckey's Bridge, 6170 Stuckey Bridge Road, Enterprise, MS 39330, USA
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Legend has it that a member of the Dalton Gang, Stuckey, opened an inn near the Chunky River. At night, Stuckey would stand outside with his lantern, guiding travelers directly to his inn. Unfortunately for his unsuspecting guests, he had a more sinister plan in store for them. After his guests turned in for the night, Stuckey would murder them, steal their possessions, and throw their bodies into the Chunky River. Eventually, Stuckey’s evil doings were discovered and he was hung from the railings of this bridge. Visitors to Stuckey's Bridge have reported seeing the ghost of Stuckey roaming the riverbank with a lantern in hand while others have reported seeing his ghost hanging from the bridge. This is one of the creepiest abandoned places in MS.

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5. Arlington, Natchez
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Arlington (Natchez, Mississippi), 1320 John A Quitman Blvd, Natchez, MS 39120, USA
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Natchez is filled with historic homes that have been carefully preserved throughout the years; Arlington isn’t one of them. Sadly, the one-time stunning home has fallen into disrepair due to years of neglect, exposure to the elements, and vandals. Hauntingly beautiful, a dilapidated structure is all that remains of what has been described as "one of four important Federal Style villas, which established the basic form for the later antebellum houses of Natchez."

Take a look at this video by @601TRAVELS:
6. Ghost Town of Rodney
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Rodney, MS 39096, USA
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If you're on the hunt for "abandoned places near me," a ghost town like Rodney is a fascinating place to visit. Filled with dilapidated buildings and remnants of what once was, Rodney is the very definition of a ghost town. Located about 30 miles northeast of Natchez, the now abandoned town was once destined for big things, but a series of unfortunate events completely changed the fate of Rodney, leaving behind an eerily quiet town that appears to be frozen in time.

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Abandoned Places in Mississippi

Tori Jane | September 07, 2022

What are some creepy abandoned places in Mississippi?  

There are plenty of long-forgotten and abandoned places in Mississippi. One of the most notorious abandoned spots in Mississippi is an amusement park called Royal Land in Meridian, which has been empty and alone since the 1970s.  

Are there many abandoned houses in Mississippi? 

There are thousands of abandoned houses in Mississippi, as well as dilapidated old abandoned buildings in Mississippi. In the city of Jackson alone, there are more than 3,000 abandoned and decaying homes and structures. There are also quite a few spooky ghost towns in Mississippi. Mississippi has the 8th-highest vacancy rate in terms of homes in the nation, and many of those homes are dilapidated and in a state of utter disrepair. Exactly why homes end up abandoned ends up being up to history and each individual case, but rest assured there are no places quite like Mississippi when it comes to abandoned places.  

Where are some creepy places in Mississippi? 

Among the creepiest places in Mississippi are:

  • Stuckey’s Bridge: This creepy old bridge in Mississippi is thought to be quite haunted, thanks to volumes upon volumes of spooky stories attributed to the area over the decades. It’s been abandoned since 1901, and the stories surrounding it and its history are dark. They say old man Stuckey was a serial killer in the late 1800s, luring folks to the inn he kept on the other side of the bridge to their demises. You cannot cross the bridge today, but it’s still visible.
  • You might also want to look into some of the eerie abandoned cemeteries in Mississippi, abandoned hotels in Mississippi, and more.  

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