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Gerber

A ghost town of unknown status in Walker County, Georgia.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Gerber ghost town, Georgia
Plate I — Gerber, GeorgiaPhoto: Subzidion (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Some places earn their silence — and Gerber is one of them. Rachel, also known as Market Foundation Piggy Bank, Rachael the Pig, Rachel the Pig or Rachel the Piggy Bank, is an outdoor bronze sculpture of a piggy bank, designed by Georgia Gerber and located at Pike Place Market in

Walker County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Greenbush — Gerber keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Gerber

Georgia's ghost towns are gold-rush towns from 1829, cotton ports, and kaolin and lumber settlements.

Rachel, also known as Market Foundation Piggy Bank, Rachael the Pig, Rachel the Pig or Rachel the Piggy Bank, is an outdoor bronze sculpture of a piggy bank, designed by Georgia Gerber and located at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, in the United States. It was dedicated on August 17, 1986, the market's 79th birthday, and is maintained by the Pike Place Market Foundation. Modeled after a pig (also named Rachel) that lived on Whidbey Island and was the 1985 Island County prize-winner. In 2006 Rachel received roughly $9,000 annually while in 2018, donations increased to $20,000.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Gerber 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 Gerber 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.

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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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Gerber FAQs

01Where is Gerber located?
Gerber is in Walker County, Georgia. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Gerber in?
Gerber sits in Walker County, Georgia. See our full guide to ghost towns in Walker County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Gerber?
Rachel, also known as Market Foundation Piggy Bank, Rachael the Pig, Rachel the Pig or Rachel the Piggy Bank, is an outdoor bronze sculpture of a piggy bank, designed by Georgia Gerber and located at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, in the United Stat
04What remains at Gerber today?
The on-the-ground condition of Gerber 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 Gerber?
Here's the honest truth: access to Gerber 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.

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

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