Arcadia, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arcadia, Mississippi
Ghost town
Arcadia, Mississippi Location in Mississippi Show map of Mississippi Arcadia, Mississippi Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Issaquena
Elevation	82 ft (25 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID	687578

Arcadia was once a small town in Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States. Today, it is known as a ghost town. This means it is a place where people used to live, but now no one does.

What Was Arcadia?

Arcadia was a small community located right on the Mississippi River. In the year 1900, about 45 people lived there. It was a busy spot for a while because of its location on the river.

The Post Office

Arcadia had its own post office. It opened in 1882. This post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1919.

Where is Arcadia Now?

The area where Arcadia used to be is now called "Arcadia Point". It is located on the east side of an island. This island is not inhabited, meaning no one lives there today. It is still part of the mighty Mississippi River.