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Laingkat

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Laingkat ghost town, Georgia
Plate I — Laingkat, GeorgiaPhoto: The Bushranger (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Laingkat has it. Laingkat is an extinct town in Decatur County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. A variant name is "Land Cat".

Decatur County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Fowlstown, Recovery — Laingkat keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Laingkat

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

Laingkat is an extinct town in Decatur County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. A variant name is "Land Cat".

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Laingkat 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 Laingkat 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 Laingkat is roughly 30.7194, -84.4883 — 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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Laingkat FAQs

01Where is Laingkat located?
Laingkat is in Decatur County, Georgia, mapped near 30.7194, -84.4883.
02What county is Laingkat in?
Laingkat sits in Decatur County, Georgia. See our full guide to ghost towns in Decatur County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Laingkat?
Laingkat is an extinct town in Decatur County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. A variant name is "Land Cat".
04What remains at Laingkat today?
The on-the-ground condition of Laingkat 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 Laingkat?
Here's the honest truth: access to Laingkat 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 Laingkat is roughly 30.7194, -84.4883 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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