Australia, Mississippi facts for kids
| Australia | |
|---|---|
| Ghost town | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 691679 |
Australia (also Australia Landing) is a ghost town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Australia was located on the Mississippi River.
Andrew Jackson Donelson, a planter, purchased 1,579 acres (639 ha) of land at Australia in 1857.
Australia had a post office from 1858 to 1908.
The population was 38 in 1900.
The "Cessions Towhead Chute", a cutoff constructed on the Mississippi River, left Australia situated on a narrow channel no longer used for navigation.
Nothing remains of the settlement.
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