Foundation-Only Ghost Towns in Georgia

There are 3 foundation-only ghost towns documented in Georgia. Foundation-only sites are where a town once stood and little more — cellar holes, stone footings, and scattered artifacts. They are for history-minded visitors who enjoy reading a landscape.

Notable examples include Auraria, New Manchester, Scull Shoals. They cluster most densely in Lumpkin County, Douglas County, Greene County. 3 of these sites are known to be publicly accessible; for the rest, confirm access with landowners or managing agencies first.