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Forester

A ghost town of unknown status in Scott County, Arkansas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Forester. Forester is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is located about 21 miles east-southeast of Waldron, Arkansas. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

Scott County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Blansett, Gate, Nebraska — Forester keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Forester

Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.

Forester is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is located about 21 miles east-southeast of Waldron, Arkansas. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Forester 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 Forester 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 Forester is roughly 34.7708, -93.8164 — 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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Forester FAQs

01Where is Forester located?
Forester is in Scott County, Arkansas, mapped near 34.7708, -93.8164.
02What county is Forester in?
Forester sits in Scott County, Arkansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Scott County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Forester?
Forester is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is located about 21 miles east-southeast of Waldron, Arkansas. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.
04What remains at Forester today?
The on-the-ground condition of Forester 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 Forester?
Here's the honest truth: access to Forester 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 Forester is roughly 34.7708, -93.8164 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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