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Hopefield

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

The map remembers Hopefield long after the crowds moved on. Hopefield can refer to: Hopefield, New South Wales in Australia Hopefield, Western Cape, in South Africa Hopefield, Bonnyrigg, in Scotland Hopefield, Caithness, in Scotland Hopefield, Arkansas, a former town in West Memp

Hopefield is the lone documented ghost town in Crittenden County — for now.

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The story of Hopefield

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

Hopefield can refer to: Hopefield, New South Wales in Australia Hopefield, Western Cape, in South Africa Hopefield, Bonnyrigg, in Scotland Hopefield, Caithness, in Scotland Hopefield, Arkansas, a former town in West Memphis, USA Hopefield (Warrenton, Virginia), listed on the NRHP in Fauquier County, Virginia Hope Field Aerodrome, near Ottawa, Canada

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Hopefield 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 Hopefield 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 Hopefield is roughly 35.1534, -90.0736 — 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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Hopefield FAQs

01Where is Hopefield located?
Hopefield is in Crittenden County, Arkansas, mapped near 35.1534, -90.0736.
02What county is Hopefield in?
Hopefield sits in Crittenden County, Arkansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Crittenden County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Hopefield?
Hopefield can refer to: Hopefield, New South Wales in Australia Hopefield, Western Cape, in South Africa Hopefield, Bonnyrigg, in Scotland Hopefield, Caithness, in Scotland Hopefield, Arkansas, a former town in West Memphis, USA Hopefield (Warrenton, Virginia)
04What remains at Hopefield today?
The on-the-ground condition of Hopefield 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 Hopefield?
Here's the honest truth: access to Hopefield 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 Hopefield is roughly 35.1534, -90.0736 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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