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Dunn

A ghost town of unknown status in Benton County, Indiana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Dunn ghost town, Indiana
Plate I — Dunn, IndianaPhoto: Sphilbrick (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

You don't stumble onto Dunn by accident. That's rather the point. Lin Dunn (born May 10, 1947) is an American women's basketball executive and former coach, who is currently a senior advisor with the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. She was recently the general manager of the Fever.

Benton County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Sheff — Dunn keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Dunn

Indiana's ghost towns are canal towns, coal camps, and railroad stops the interstates finished off.

Lin Dunn (born May 10, 1947) is an American women's basketball executive and former coach, who is currently a senior advisor with the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. She was recently the general manager of the Fever. She is most known for being the first coach and general manager for the Seattle Storm. She guided Indiana Fever to their first ever WNBA title. She has more than 500 wins to her name. A native of Dresden, Tennessee, Dunn graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1969.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Dunn 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 Dunn 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 Dunn is roughly 40.5639, -87.4639 — 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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Dunn FAQs

01Where is Dunn located?
Dunn is in Benton County, Indiana, mapped near 40.5639, -87.4639.
02What county is Dunn in?
Dunn sits in Benton County, Indiana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Benton County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Dunn?
Lin Dunn (born May 10, 1947) is an American women's basketball executive and former coach, who is currently a senior advisor with the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. She was recently the general manager of the Fever.
04What remains at Dunn today?
The on-the-ground condition of Dunn 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 Dunn?
Here's the honest truth: access to Dunn 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 Dunn is roughly 40.5639, -87.4639 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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