One Of The World’s Best Racetracks Sits Abandoned Deep In The Woods Of Mississippi
Daniella DiRienzo
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Mississippi is home to some wonderfully preserved sites from the past, as well as some that are being reclaimed by nature. Sadly, the Jackson International Speedway in Mississippi isn’t one of them. At one time, it was the world’s fastest ½-mile racetrack. Today, it sits abandoned in the woods, diminishing with each passing year. Take a look at this abandoned racetrack in Mississippi:
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Let’s take a closer look at the abandoned track.
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The Creepiest Places in Mississippi
What are the most abandoned places in Mississippi?
The most abandoned places in Mississippi include:
- Kuhn Memorial State Hospital in Vicksburg. This hospital which was abandoned in 1989 is now a hotspot for paranormal investigators.
- Shubuta Bridge in Shubuta. This rusting bridge was the site of several hangings and is known to locals as The Hanging Bridge.
- Arlington in Natchez. This Federal-style villa was once ornate and beautiful but has now fallen into disrepair.
- South Mississippi State Hospital in Laurel. This abandoned hospital is a very creepy locale and is rumored to be haunted.
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What are the most terrifying places in Mississippi?
The most terrifying places in Mississippi include:
- King’s Tavern in Natchez. This is one of the oldest buildings in the city and is said to be haunted by a ghost named Madeline whose remains were found in the fireplace.
- Merrehope in Meridian. This old antebellum house was built in the 1800s and the ghost of a man who killed himself here is said to haunt the place.
- Grand Opera House in Meridian. It is rumored that the ghost of a singing lady can be heard here when it is otherwise quiet.
- Lyric Theater in Tupelo. This was one of two buildings left standing after a 1930s tornado and it is rumored that some who perished haunt this theater.
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What are the most haunted hotels in Mississippi?
The most haunted hotels in Mississippi include:
- Monmouth Historic Inn. This was once a plantation that was built in the 1800s and is said to be haunted by General John A. Quitman.
- Anchuca Historic Mansion and Inn. This old antebellum house is reportedly haunted by the ghost of the daughter of the original owner.
- The Mississippi House. This place is locally known as “the little red house where ghosts live” and is a popular place for ghost hunters.
- Duff Green Mansion. This has been a hospital and a home for Civil War soldiers and is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Annie Green.
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