Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Blountsville just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Blountsville or Blountville may refer to: Blountsville, Alabama Blountsville, Georgia Blountsville, Indiana Blountville, Tennessee
Jones County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Grisworldville — Blountsville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Blountsville
Georgia's ghost towns are gold-rush towns from 1829, cotton ports, and kaolin and lumber settlements.
Blountsville or Blountville may refer to: Blountsville, Alabama Blountsville, Georgia Blountsville, Indiana Blountville, Tennessee
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Blountsville 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 Blountsville 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 Blountsville is roughly 33.1099, -83.4818 — 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
Blountsville FAQs
01Where is Blountsville located?
02What county is Blountsville in?
03What is the history of Blountsville?
04What remains at Blountsville today?
05Can you visit Blountsville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Blountsville”), CC BY-SA.
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