Quick Facts
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Macoupin County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
You don't stumble onto Barr by accident. That's rather the point. Barr Township (T11N R9W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 329 and it contained 155 housing units.
Macoupin County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Anderson, Challacombe, Comer — Barr keeps them company on the map.
The story of Barr
Illinois ghost towns cluster around the old lead district and the coal fields that fed Chicago.
Barr Township (T11N R9W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 329 and it contained 155 housing units.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Barr 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 Barr 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.
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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Barr Township, Macoupin County, Illinois”), CC BY-SA.