Plew

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

Plew (also spelled Plu) is a small unincorporated community in western Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. Plew is located on former U.S. Route 66, now Route 96. A post office called Plew was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1904. It is unknown why the name Plew was applied to this community.

The on-the-ground condition of Plew 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 Plew 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 Plew is roughly 37.1928, -94.0369 — 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.