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Blansett

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Blansett has it. Blansett is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

Scott County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Forester, Gate, Nebraska — Blansett keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Blansett

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

Blansett is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Blansett 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Blansett 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 Blansett is roughly 34.7900, -94.2203 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Blansett FAQs

01Where is Blansett located?
Blansett is in Scott County, Arkansas, mapped near 34.7900, -94.2203.
02What county is Blansett in?
Blansett sits in Scott County, Arkansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Scott County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Blansett?
Blansett is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.
04What remains at Blansett today?
The on-the-ground condition of Blansett 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.
05Can you visit Blansett?
Here's the honest truth: access to Blansett 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 Blansett is roughly 34.7900, -94.2203 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Blansett, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.

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