Due to shifts in population, the economy, and the general passage of time, these once-thriving, now abandoned towns in Arkansas became less populated if not altogether forsaken by residents. How many of these ghost towns in Arkansas have you passed without knowing that hardly a soul (if anyone) still lived there?

1. Arkansas Post, Arkansas

Arkansas Post, AR 72055, USA
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Located in Arkansas County, the Arkansas Post was the first European settlement in the lower Mississippi River Valley and present-day Arkansas when Henri de Tonti established it in 1686 as a French trading post on the banks of the lower Arkansas River. The French and Spanish traded with the Quapaw for years, and the post was of strategic value to the French, Spanish, and Americans. It was designated as the first capital of the Arkansas Territory in 1819, but lost that status to Little Rock in 1821.

2. Bolding, Arkansas

Bolding, AR 71747, USA
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Located near Strong, Arkansas in Union County, all that remains of Bolding are scattered farms and homes on pleasant country roads.

3. Bruno, Arkansas

Bruno, AR 72682, USA
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To locate Bruno, take Highway 65 in Marion County to Junction 235. Jct 235 will split into a fork, so take a left turn. Follow the road and you will run into Bruno. All that remains of the town is a post office and a cemetery.

4. Daleville, Arkansas

Daleville, AR 71923, USA
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There are no current residents of Dalevile, situated near Arkadelphia. All that is left of Daleville is some various mill foundations and the railroad tracks that are still quite active in the area.

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5. Eros, Arkansas

Eros, AR 72687, USA
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Located 30 miles south of Bull Shoals Lake in Marion County, the few remains of Eros include a school building, cemetery, and general store.

Learn more about the Arkansas ghost towns of Eros and Bruno in this YouTube video from Travel with a Wiseguy:

6. Four Gum Corner, Arkansas

4 Gum Road, 4 Gum Rd, Arkansas 72372, USA
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This location in St. Francis County still has a few scattered residents but was once the heart of standing hardwood timber in Arkansas.

7. Moscow, Arkansas

Moscow, AR 71601, USA
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Moscow, a sparsely populated unincorporated community in Jefferson County, is located near the junction of U.S. Route 65 and Arkansas Highway 199, 13 miles southeast of Pine Bluff.

8. Mount Tabor, Arkansas

Mount Tabor, Mt Tabor, AR 71949, USA
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Located near Jessieville, Mount Tabor was once a farming settlement around the early 1800's. The town had a church and a few other buildings which have since fallen to ruin. The church is the only building left intact.

Have you been to any of these ghost towns in Arkansas? If you enjoy visiting places like these Arkansas ghost towns, you could certainly pack up the car and explore a couple over a weekend road trip. Where are some other cities you know about that are completely deserted, in ruins, or even getting to that point? Be sure to share in the comment section some of the locations you’ve seen in the Natural State that have become abandoned places!

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Which hidden gems in Arkansas should I visit?

Often, the most memorable moments when visiting somewhere new are the places that you didn’t have planned out. Next time you’re wanting to explore some hidden gems in Arkansas, be sure to visit the Toltec Mounds, an archaeological site that just so happens to be the tallest surviving prehistoric mounds in Arkansas, and one of the largest in the Lower Mississippi River Valley Region. Located on the banks of Mound Lake in Scott, Arkansas, this hidden gem appeals to both nature and history lovers. Spend some time in the visitor center where you’ll find exhibits containing artifacts founds from digs before walking the beautiful grounds and seeing these mounds in person.

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