Quick Facts
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Craighead County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Credit doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Credit is an extinct town in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. Credit got its start in the 1890s when the railroad was extended to that point.
Craighead County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Greensboro — Credit keeps them company on the map.
The story of Credit
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Credit is an extinct town in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. Credit got its start in the 1890s when the railroad was extended to that point. The community's name may have been a play on words with nearby Cash, Arkansas. A post office called Credit was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1902.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Credit 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 Credit 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.
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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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Credit, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.