You don't stumble onto Myrtle by accident. That's rather the point. The Myrtle Beach 250 was a NASCAR Busch Series stock car race held at Myrtle Beach Speedway, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Phillips County holds 11 documented ghost towns, including Crow, Dickeyville, Goode — Myrtle keeps them company on the map.
The story of Myrtle
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
The Myrtle Beach 250 was a NASCAR Busch Series stock car race held at Myrtle Beach Speedway, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Added to the Busch Series schedule in 1988, Myrtle Beach Speedway hosted one race per year through the 2000 season, after which it was removed from the schedule. The first three races held were 200 laps, covering 107.6 miles (173.2 km). The distance was extended to 250 laps starting in 1991, where it remained for the rest of the race's history. Jimmy Spencer and Jeff Green were the only drivers to win twice in this race.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Myrtle 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 Myrtle 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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Myrtle FAQs
01Where is Myrtle located?
02What county is Myrtle in?
03What is the history of Myrtle?
04What remains at Myrtle today?
05Can you visit Myrtle?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Myrtle Beach 250”), CC BY-SA.
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