List of ghost towns in Arkansas facts for kids

This is an incomplete list of ghost towns in Arkansas, United States.

Have you ever wondered what happens to towns when everyone moves away? In Arkansas, there are many places that were once busy communities but are now quiet, empty, or even gone. These are called ghost towns. This list explores some of these fascinating places across Arkansas.

What Makes a Town a Ghost Town?

Ghost towns aren't all the same. They can be completely gone or still have a few old buildings. Here's how we can describe different types of ghost towns:

Barren Site

A barren site means the town is completely gone. There are no buildings left. It might be covered by water, turned into farmland, or just have a few hard-to-find foundations. It's like the town disappeared!

Neglected Site

At a neglected site, you might find some ruins. Maybe there are buildings without roofs, or just piles of rubble. These places show clear signs that people once lived there, but nature is slowly taking over.

Abandoned Site

An abandoned site still has buildings standing. But almost all of them are empty. Sometimes, only one or two buildings, like an old church or a store, are left. There are usually no people living there, except maybe a caretaker.

Semi-Abandoned Site

A semi-abandoned site is a town that's mostly empty but still has a few people living there. Many buildings are abandoned, but some homes are still occupied. It's a quiet place, much smaller than it used to be.

Historic Community

A historic community is a town that's still active today. However, it's much smaller than it was during its busiest times. The population has dropped a lot, sometimes to less than a fifth of what it once was. These towns often have old buildings that tell stories of the past.

Arkansas Ghost Towns

Here is a list of some ghost towns and historic communities in Arkansas. Each one has its own unique story!

Images for kids

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  The school at Oak Grove.

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  Ruins of the New White Eagle Mill, Rush Historic District, Buffalo National River, Arkansas

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  The partially submerged Monte Ne Amphitheater in Monte Ne, Arkansas

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  An illustration of Arkansas Post, Arkansas, showing the settlement in 1689. This was painted in 1904.

See also

• Dogpatch USA, an abandoned theme park in the northwest part of the state.
• Booger Hollow, Arkansas, an abandoned tourist attraction