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Moscow

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Moscow ghost town, Arkansas
Plate I — Moscow, ArkansasPhoto: Richard apple (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

The map remembers Moscow long after the crowds moved on. Moscow is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. Moscow is located near the junction of U.S. Route 65 and Arkansas Highway 199, 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Pine Bluff.

Moscow is the lone documented ghost town in Nevada County — for now.

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The story of Moscow

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

Moscow is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. Moscow is located near the junction of U.S. Route 65 and Arkansas Highway 199, 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Pine Bluff. Moscow has a post office with ZIP code 71659.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Moscow 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 Moscow 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 Moscow is roughly 34.1464, -91.7950 — 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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Moscow FAQs

01Where is Moscow located?
Moscow is in Nevada County, Arkansas, mapped near 34.1464, -91.7950.
02What county is Moscow in?
Moscow sits in Nevada County, Arkansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Nevada County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Moscow?
Moscow is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. Moscow is located near the junction of U.S. Route 65 and Arkansas Highway 199, 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Pine Bluff. Moscow has a post office with ZIP code 71659.
04What remains at Moscow today?
The on-the-ground condition of Moscow 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 Moscow?
Here's the honest truth: access to Moscow 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 Moscow is roughly 34.1464, -91.7950 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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