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Huguenot

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Georgia
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

You don't stumble onto Huguenot by accident. That's rather the point. Huguenots was a name given to French Calvinists from the 16th to the 18th century.

Elbert County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Petersburg — Huguenot keeps them company on the map.

The story of Huguenot

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

Huguenots was a name given to French Calvinists from the 16th to the 18th century. Huguenot may also refer to: Huguenot, Georgia, a ghost town Huguenot, Orange County, New York, a hamlet in the town of Deerpark Huguenot, Staten Island, a neighborhood on Staten Island, New York Huguenot (Staten Island Railway station) Huguenot, Virginia, an unincorporated community in Powhatan County Huguenot, Western Cape, an area in the town of Paarl in South Africa Huguenot railway station (South Africa) Les Huguenots, an opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Huguenot 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 Huguenot 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.

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.

Huguenot FAQs

Where is Huguenot located?
Huguenot is in Elbert County, Georgia. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Huguenot in?
Huguenot sits in Elbert County, Georgia. See our full guide to ghost towns in Elbert County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Huguenot?
Huguenots was a name given to French Calvinists from the 16th to the 18th century.
What remains at Huguenot today?
The on-the-ground condition of Huguenot 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.
Can you visit Huguenot?
Here's the honest truth: access to Huguenot 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: description based on Wikipedia (“Huguenot (disambiguation)”), CC BY-SA.

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