Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Arkansas Post just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Arkansas Post is an unincorporated community located along the north side of the Arkansas River in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It is home to the Arkansas Post National Memorial.
Arkansas County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Violett — Arkansas Post keeps them company on the map.
The story of Arkansas Post
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Arkansas Post is an unincorporated community located along the north side of the Arkansas River in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It is home to the Arkansas Post National Memorial.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Arkansas Post 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 Arkansas Post 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 Arkansas Post is roughly 34.0236, -91.3436 — 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
Arkansas Post FAQs
01Where is Arkansas Post located?
02What county is Arkansas Post in?
03What is the history of Arkansas Post?
04What remains at Arkansas Post today?
05Can you visit Arkansas Post?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Arkansas Post, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.
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