Pilottown
End of the River
State: Louisiana
County: Plaquemines Parish
Founded: 1700s
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Several hundred
Pilottown is one of the most remote communities in the contiguous US. It is located at the mouth of the Mississippi River and is accessible only by boat or helicopter. It houses river pilots who guide ships through the delta. Most buildings are abandoned.
Quick Facts
- Accessible only by boat/helicopter
- River pilot station
- Most buildings abandoned
Location
Address: Pilottown, LA
Coordinates: 29.1833, -89.2667