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Corinth

A ghost town of unknown status in Sumter County, Georgia.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Corinth ghost town, Georgia
Plate I — Corinth, GeorgiaPhoto: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

You don't stumble onto Corinth by accident. That's rather the point. Corinth is an unincorporated community and former incorporated town in Coweta and Heard counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 213 at the 2000 census.

Corinth is the lone documented ghost town in Sumter County — for now.

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The story of Corinth

Georgia's ghost towns are gold-rush towns from 1829, cotton ports, and kaolin and lumber settlements.

Corinth is an unincorporated community and former incorporated town in Coweta and Heard counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 213 at the 2000 census.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Corinth 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 Corinth 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 Corinth is roughly 33.2294, -84.9422 — 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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Corinth FAQs

01Where is Corinth located?
Corinth is in Sumter County, Georgia, mapped near 33.2294, -84.9422.
02What county is Corinth in?
Corinth sits in Sumter County, Georgia. See our full guide to ghost towns in Sumter County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Corinth?
Corinth is an unincorporated community and former incorporated town in Coweta and Heard counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 213 at the 2000 census.
04What remains at Corinth today?
The on-the-ground condition of Corinth 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 Corinth?
Here's the honest truth: access to Corinth 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 Corinth is roughly 33.2294, -84.9422 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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