The map remembers Bruno long after the crowds moved on. Bruno is an unincorporated community in southwest Marion County, Arkansas, United States. Yellville lies approximately eight miles to the northeast along Arkansas Route 235.
Marion County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Dodd City, Eros, Moko — Bruno keeps them company on the map.
The story of Bruno
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Bruno is an unincorporated community in southwest Marion County, Arkansas, United States. Yellville lies approximately eight miles to the northeast along Arkansas Route 235. The community is the location of five places listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Aggie Hall, on County Road 9 Aggie Workshop, AR 235 Spur Bruno School Building, Co. Rd. 9 Hirst-Mathew Hall, AR 235 Spur Pea Ridge School Building, east of Co. Rd. 6, approximately 4 mi. south of Bruno
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Bruno 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 Bruno 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 Bruno is roughly 36.1442, -92.7783 — 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
Bruno FAQs
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02What county is Bruno in?
03What is the history of Bruno?
04What remains at Bruno today?
05Can you visit Bruno?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Bruno, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.
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