Anna isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Anna is an extinct town in Crawford County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. A post office was established at Anna in 1880, and remained in operation until 1905.
Crawford County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Armada, Lancaster — Anna keeps them company on the map.
The story of Anna
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Anna is an extinct town in Crawford County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. A post office was established at Anna in 1880, and remained in operation until 1905.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Anna 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 Anna 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 Anna is roughly 35.7273, -94.2863 — 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
Anna FAQs
01Where is Anna located?
02What county is Anna in?
03What is the history of Anna?
04What remains at Anna today?
05Can you visit Anna?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Anna, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.
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