Bankston
The Burned Mill
State: Mississippi
County: Choctaw County
Founded: 1848
Abandoned: 1864 (burned)
Peak Population: 500
Bankston was a vital industrial center for the Confederacy, producing cloth and shoes. In 1864, Benjamin Grierson's Union cavalry burned the mills and the town to the ground. It never recovered. Foundations and a cemetery remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Moderate (hike)
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Confederate manufacturing hub
- Burned by Grierson's Raid
- Mill ruins visible
Location
Address: Bankston Rd, MS
Coordinates: 33.4167, -89.3833