Old Pattonsburg

Missouri's ghost towns run from lead diggings to river ports the railroad left behind.

Old Pattonsburg is a ghost town in Daviess County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Old Pattonsburg was the original location of the nearby city of Pattonsburg, Missouri. "New" Pattonsburg was moved to its current site after the Flood of 1993 from the Grand River devastated the original town.

The on-the-ground condition of Old Pattonsburg 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Old Pattonsburg 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 Old Pattonsburg is roughly 40.0467, -94.1358 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.