Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Zinc. Zinc is a town near the east-central edge of Boone County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 92 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Marion County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Bruno, Dodd City, Eros — Zinc keeps them company on the map.
The story of Zinc
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Zinc is a town near the east-central edge of Boone County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 92 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area. A chapter of the Ku Klux Klan operates in Zinc.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Zinc 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 Zinc 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 Zinc is roughly 36.2836, -92.9147 — 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
Zinc FAQs
01Where is Zinc located?
02What county is Zinc in?
03What is the history of Zinc?
04What remains at Zinc today?
05Can you visit Zinc?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Zinc, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.
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