Bloodland

Missouri's ghost towns run from lead diggings to river ports the railroad left behind.

Bloodland is a former community in southern Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. The community lies within Ft. Leonard Wood. The location is about 3.5 miles west-northwest of the community of Big Piney which sits adjacent to the east boundary of the Fort Leonard Wood and 4.5 miles north of the community of Palace, which is just outside the southern boundary of Fort Leonard Wood. A post office called Bloodland was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1941. The community has the name of one Mr. Blood, the original owner of the town site. The town was destroyed to build Ft.

The on-the-ground condition of Bloodland 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Bloodland 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 Bloodland is roughly 37.6872, -92.1522 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.