The map remembers Harness long after the crowds moved on. Harness is an extinct town in Stone County, Arkansas, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. A post office called Harness was established in 1922, and remained in operation until 1957.
Harness is the lone documented ghost town in Stone County — for now.
The story of Harness
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Harness is an extinct town in Stone County, Arkansas, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. A post office called Harness was established in 1922, and remained in operation until 1957. The origin of the name "Harness" is obscure.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Harness 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 Harness 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 Harness is roughly 35.8431, -92.4056 — 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
Harness FAQs
01Where is Harness located?
02What county is Harness in?
03What is the history of Harness?
04What remains at Harness today?
05Can you visit Harness?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Harness, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.
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