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Cookville

A ghost town of unknown status in Pulaski County, Missouri.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Cookville feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Cookville may refer to: Cookville, Nova Scotia, Canada Cookville, Kansas, US Cookville, Missouri, US Cookville, Texas, US

Pulaski County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Bloodland — Cookville keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Cookville

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

Cookville may refer to: Cookville, Nova Scotia, Canada Cookville, Kansas, US Cookville, Missouri, US Cookville, Texas, US

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Cookville 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 Cookville 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 Cookville is roughly 37.6489, -92.2099 — 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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Cookville FAQs

01Where is Cookville located?
Cookville is in Pulaski County, Missouri, mapped near 37.6489, -92.2099.
02What county is Cookville in?
Cookville sits in Pulaski County, Missouri. See our full guide to ghost towns in Pulaski County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Cookville?
Cookville may refer to: Cookville, Nova Scotia, Canada Cookville, Kansas, US Cookville, Missouri, US Cookville, Texas, US
04What remains at Cookville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Cookville 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 Cookville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Cookville 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 Cookville is roughly 37.6489, -92.2099 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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