Allon isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Allon (a Hebrew language word meaning "oak tree") may refer to: Allon (surname) Allon, Georgia, a ghost town Allon Road, named after Yigal Allon Allon (village), an Israeli settlement east of Jerusalem, also named after
Crawford County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Gaillard, Knoxville, Rollo — Allon keeps them company on the map.
The story of Allon
Georgia's ghost towns are gold-rush towns from 1829, cotton ports, and kaolin and lumber settlements.
Allon (a Hebrew language word meaning "oak tree") may refer to: Allon (surname) Allon, Georgia, a ghost town Allon Road, named after Yigal Allon Allon (village), an Israeli settlement east of Jerusalem, also named after Yigal Allon Allon, the son of Jedaiah, of the family of the Simeonites, in the Bible Gim Allon, a superhero
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Allon 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Allon 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 Allon is roughly 32.6376, -83.9838 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Allon FAQs
01Where is Allon located?
02What county is Allon in?
03What is the history of Allon?
04What remains at Allon today?
05Can you visit Allon?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Allon”), CC BY-SA.
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