Sneed

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

On April 10, 1929, a large and extremely destructive multiple-vortex tornado impacted several communities in north-central portions of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The tornado, commonly known as the Sneed Tornado after the community of Sneed which it destroyed, killed 23 people and injured 80 others. It was the only F5-rated tornado to ever hit Arkansas and heavily damaged the communities of Swifton, Guion, Sneed and areas near Alicia.

The on-the-ground condition of Sneed 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 Sneed 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.

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.