You don't stumble onto Eunice by accident. That's rather the point. Eunice (also Eunice Landing and Railroad Township) is a ghost town on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Chicot County, Arkansas, United States.
Eunice is the lone documented ghost town in Chicot County — for now.
The story of Eunice
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Eunice (also Eunice Landing and Railroad Township) is a ghost town on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Chicot County, Arkansas, United States. The settlement was completely destroyed by the Union Army during the American Civil War.
What you'll find today
Little stands at Eunice today beyond foundations and scattered traces. Foundation-only sites reward visitors who enjoy reading a landscape — bring an old plat map or historic photo if you can find one, and the vanished streets start to reappear.
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 Eunice 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 Eunice is roughly 33.5475, -91.2331 — 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
Eunice FAQs
01Where is Eunice located?
02What county is Eunice in?
03What is the history of Eunice?
04What remains at Eunice today?
05Can you visit Eunice?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Eunice, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.
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