Armstrong doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Georgia Southern University–Armstrong Campus, formerly Armstrong State University, is one of four campuses of Georgia Southern University, a public university in the U.S. state of Georgia. Occupying a 268-acre (1.
Armstrong is the lone documented ghost town in Wilkes County — for now.
The story of Armstrong
Georgia's ghost towns are gold-rush towns from 1829, cotton ports, and kaolin and lumber settlements.
Georgia Southern University–Armstrong Campus, formerly Armstrong State University, is one of four campuses of Georgia Southern University, a public university in the U.S. state of Georgia. Occupying a 268-acre (1.08 km2) area on the residential southside of Savannah, Georgia, the school became one of three campuses of Georgia Southern University in 2018. The university's flagship campus is in Statesboro, 50 miles (80 km) west of Savannah. The Armstrong campus is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) from downtown Savannah and 25 miles (40 km) from Tybee Island.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Armstrong 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 Armstrong 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 Armstrong is roughly 31.9790, -81.1600 — 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
Armstrong FAQs
01Where is Armstrong located?
02What county is Armstrong in?
03What is the history of Armstrong?
04What remains at Armstrong today?
05Can you visit Armstrong?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Georgia Southern University–Armstrong Campus”), CC BY-SA.
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