Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Crossroads just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Ferguson Crossroads (also known as Ferguson) is an unincorporated community in Miller County, Arkansas, United States. Ferguson Crossroads is located on U.S. Route 71, 8.2 miles (13.2 km) southeast of Texarkana.
Crossroads is the lone documented ghost town in Pulaski County — for now.
The story of Crossroads
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Ferguson Crossroads (also known as Ferguson) is an unincorporated community in Miller County, Arkansas, United States. Ferguson Crossroads is located on U.S. Route 71, 8.2 miles (13.2 km) southeast of Texarkana.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Crossroads 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 Crossroads 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 Crossroads is roughly 33.3328, -93.9533 — 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
Crossroads FAQs
01Where is Crossroads located?
02What county is Crossroads in?
03What is the history of Crossroads?
04What remains at Crossroads today?
05Can you visit Crossroads?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Ferguson Crossroads, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.
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