Barbara Ghost Town
Washington County, Arkansas36.0917, -94.1619
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 1.4 miFayetteville, AR
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,260 ft385 m
Barbara is a former settlement in Washington County, Arkansas, listed among the ghost towns of Arkansas. It lies at about 1,260 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Barbara. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Fayetteville, AR, about 1.4 miles south in a straight line.
Ghost towns nearby
- McGuire9.7 mi southeast
- Blewford11 mi northwest
- Carter13 mi southeast
- Monte Ne14 mi north
- Sexton23 mi southwest
- Piney26 mi southwest
- Armada26 mi south
- Anna26 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Fayetteville Exp Stn. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Fayetteville Exp Stn station (USC00032444), 0.9 miles away. About 46.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Washington County, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.09170, -94.16190 |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (385 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14680786 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Barbara ghost town?
In Washington County, Arkansas, at 36.0917, -94.1619. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Fayetteville, AR, about 1.4 miles south in a straight line.
Can you visit Barbara?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Barbara?
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Fayetteville Exp Stn. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Barbara?
Yes. McGuire (9.7 mi), Blewford (11 mi), Carter (13 mi), Monte Ne (14 mi).
