Coffeeville isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Coffeeville is the name of four settlements in the United States: Coffeeville, Alabama Coffeeville, Arkansas Coffeeville, Mississippi Coffeeville, Texas The Coffeeville Dam and lock on the Tombigbee River in Alabama also
Upshur County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Center Point (Upshur County), Enon (Upshur County), Grice — Coffeeville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Coffeeville
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
Coffeeville is the name of four settlements in the United States: Coffeeville, Alabama Coffeeville, Arkansas Coffeeville, Mississippi Coffeeville, Texas The Coffeeville Dam and lock on the Tombigbee River in Alabama also take the name.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Coffeeville 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 Coffeeville 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 Coffeeville is roughly 32.8293, -94.7577 — 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
Coffeeville FAQs
01Where is Coffeeville located?
02What county is Coffeeville in?
03What is the history of Coffeeville?
04What remains at Coffeeville today?
05Can you visit Coffeeville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Coffeeville”), CC BY-SA.
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