The map remembers Turner long after the crowds moved on. Christopher Turner is an American politician from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, he represents the 12th district in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Turner is from Ruston, Louisiana.
Calcasieu Parish County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Houston, Lockport Junction, Mossville — Turner keeps them company on the map.
The story of Turner
Louisiana's ghost towns are river landings, lumber and turpentine camps, and oil-boom towns that deflated.
Christopher Turner is an American politician from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, he represents the 12th district in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Turner is from Ruston, Louisiana. He won a special election in February 2019 to succeed Robert Shadoin in the Louisiana House.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Turner 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 Turner 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 Turner is roughly 30.1580, -93.6960 — 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
Turner FAQs
01Where is Turner located?
02What county is Turner in?
03What is the history of Turner?
04What remains at Turner today?
05Can you visit Turner?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Chris Turner (Louisiana politician)”), CC BY-SA.
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