Allis

Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.

Horace Bull Allis (1813–1868) served as Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives and represented Jefferson County, Arkansas. He was a Unionist Republican. He was involved in an 1853 Arkansas Supreme Court case. He sent a letter to U.S. president Abraham Lincoln. He was one of the preparers of Arkansas' 1864 constitution. He lived in Pine Bluff. He was accused of being a Copperhead while serving as Speaker of the Arkansas House. He refused to sign William M. Fishback's election certificate.

The on-the-ground condition of Allis is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Allis is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Allis is roughly 33.6279, -91.9051 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.