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Carroll County holds 7 documented ghost towns, including Carrollton, Denver, Gaskins — Gobbler keeps them company on the map.
The story of Gobbler
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Gobbler may refer to: Gobbler, another name for a male turkey Gobbler, a commercial brand name for a Thanksgiving sandwich sold by several fast food chains Gobbler, Arkansas, a community in the United States Gobbler (video game), a 1981 clone of Pac-Man The Gobbler, a former motel, supper club, and roadside attraction in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, United States Gobblers, the General Oblation Board, a child-stealing religious group in Philip Pullman's novel trilogy His Dark Materials.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Gobbler 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 Gobbler 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 Gobbler is roughly 36.1887, -93.4563 — 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
Gobbler FAQs
01Where is Gobbler located?
02What county is Gobbler in?
03What is the history of Gobbler?
04What remains at Gobbler today?
05Can you visit Gobbler?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Gobbler”), CC BY-SA.
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