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Bartholomew

A ghost town of unknown status in Drew County, Arkansas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

The map remembers Bartholomew long after the crowds moved on. Bartholomew the Apostle was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus.

Drew County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Allis — Bartholomew keeps them company on the map.

The story of Bartholomew

Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.

Bartholomew the Apostle was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus. Bartholomew may also refer to: Bartholomew (name), a given name and family name Bartholomew I of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bayou Bartholomew, a bayou in Arkansas and Louisiana Bartholomew County, Indiana Bartholomew River, a tributary of the Southwest Miramichi River in the province of New Brunswick, Canada Bartholomew School, a secondary school in Eynsham, West Oxfordshire, England Bartholomew Township, a township in Lincoln County, Arkansas Bartholomew Company, automobile manufacturer of the Glide B…

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew 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.

Bartholomew FAQs

Where is Bartholomew located?
Bartholomew is in Drew County, Arkansas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Bartholomew in?
Bartholomew sits in Drew County, Arkansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Drew County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Bartholomew?
Bartholomew the Apostle was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus.
What remains at Bartholomew today?
The on-the-ground condition of Bartholomew 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.
Can you visit Bartholomew?
Here's the honest truth: access to Bartholomew 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Bartholomew (disambiguation)”), CC BY-SA.

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