Australia, Mississippi

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.

Australia, Mississippi

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.