You don't stumble onto Pikeville by accident. That's rather the point. Pikeville, Alabama, may refer to the following places in the U.S. state of Alabama: Pikeville, Jackson County, Alabama, an unincorporated community Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, a ghost town
Marion County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Barnesville — Pikeville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Pikeville
Alabama's ghost towns are iron and coal towns around Birmingham and cotton ports the railroads replaced.
Pikeville, Alabama, may refer to the following places in the U.S. state of Alabama: Pikeville, Jackson County, Alabama, an unincorporated community Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, a ghost town
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Pikeville 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 Pikeville 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 Pikeville is roughly 34.0382, -87.9511 — 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
Pikeville FAQs
01Where is Pikeville located?
02What county is Pikeville in?
03What is the history of Pikeville?
04What remains at Pikeville today?
05Can you visit Pikeville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Pikeville, Alabama”), CC BY-SA.
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