Shiloh, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shiloh, Mississippi
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Part of Issaquena County along the Mississippi River mapped sometime between 1866 to 1874; Col. Christmas' Shiloh Egypt plantation had cabins that had formerly been used as slave quarters, a main residence, and a cotton gin
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 Shiloh, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Shiloh, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Issaquena |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 711155 |
Shiloh is a ghost town in Issaquena County, Mississippi, USA. It's a place where a town used to be, but now nothing is left. Shiloh Landing was its busy port right on the Mississippi River.
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The Story of Shiloh
How Shiloh Began
Shiloh started as a large farm called a plantation. It was owned by a man named Richard Christmas. In 1860, about 160 people were forced to work on this plantation. They grew crops like cotton.
A Busy River Port
Because it was right on the Mississippi River, Shiloh Landing became an important place. Boats would stop there to load and unload goods. This helped the plantation and the small community around it grow.
The Post Office Years
Shiloh even had its own post office! It first opened in 1892 and was called "Shiloh Landing." This means people could send and receive letters and packages. In 1901, the name changed to just "Shiloh." The post office stayed open until 1932.
What Happened to Shiloh?
In 1900, Shiloh was a small community with 78 people living there. But over time, the town slowly disappeared. Today, there is nothing left of Shiloh. The area is now covered by thick forest, right up to the river's edge. It's a true ghost town, with no one living there anymore.
