Duncansby, Mississippi

In 1844, nearby Skipwith became the first county seat. In 1848, the county seat was moved to Duncansby. Later that year, the county seat was moved to Tallula.^[3]

In 1887, the town had about 100 residents, several stores, and three fraternal organizations.^[4] However, the construction of the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railway had already led to a significant decrease in the use of the River port at Duncansby.^[4] In 1900, Duncansby had two churches, and a population of 157.^[5] A post office operated from 1874 to 1919.^[6]

During the 19th century, the town erected dikes to reduce river flooding.^[2] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction of the Sarah Cutoff in 1935, which created Old River Chute, an oxbow lake, and removed Duncansby from the contiguous Mississippi River.^[7]

Nothing remains of the former community.