You don't stumble onto Morrisonville by accident. That's rather the point. Morrisonville may refer to: United States Morrisonville, Illinois, a village Morrisonville, New York, a hamlet Morrisonville, Virginia, an unincorporated community Morrisonville, Louisiana, an abandoned community Morriso
Morrisonville is the lone documented ghost town in Iberville Parish County — for now.
The story of Morrisonville
Louisiana's ghost towns are river landings, lumber and turpentine camps, and oil-boom towns that deflated.
Morrisonville may refer to: United States Morrisonville, Illinois, a village Morrisonville, New York, a hamlet Morrisonville, Virginia, an unincorporated community Morrisonville, Louisiana, an abandoned community Morrisonville, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Morrisonville 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 Morrisonville 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 Morrisonville is roughly 30.3221, -91.2248 — 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
Morrisonville FAQs
01Where is Morrisonville located?
02What county is Morrisonville in?
03What is the history of Morrisonville?
04What remains at Morrisonville today?
05Can you visit Morrisonville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Morrisonville”), CC BY-SA.
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