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.
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
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.
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.
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
Hopefield FAQs
01Where is Hopefield located?
02What county is Hopefield in?
03What is the history of Hopefield?
04What remains at Hopefield today?
05Can you visit Hopefield?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Hopefield”), CC BY-SA.
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