Beech Hill Ghost Town
Wilkinson County, Georgia32.8225, -83.0092
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 14 miTennille, GA
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 20 miBender
Beech Hill is a former settlement in Wilkinson County, Georgia, listed among the ghost towns of Georgia.
On the map
- National Forest
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Beech Hill. 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 Tennille, GA, about 14 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Macon-Bibb County, GA, 40 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Bender20 mi south
- Griswoldville28 mi west
- Blountsville34 mi northwest
- Westlake36 mi southwest
- Grantville48 mi north
- Knoxville58 mi west
- Gaillard59 mi west
- Socrates63 mi west
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area
PAD-US places this spot on Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area, land managed by the state natural resources agency. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
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 September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Irwinton 4 Wnw. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Irwinton 4 Wnw station (USC00094594), 13 miles away. About 46.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Wilkinson County, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.82250, -83.00917 |
| Also known as | Beech Hill, Georgia |
| Sources | Wikidata Q43080615 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Beech Hill ghost town?
In Wilkinson County, Georgia, at 32.8225, -83.0092. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tennille, GA, about 14 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Macon-Bibb County, GA, 40 miles away.
Can you visit Beech Hill?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area, land managed by the state natural resources agency. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Beech Hill?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Irwinton 4 Wnw. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Beech Hill?
Yes. Bender (20 mi), Griswoldville (28 mi), Blountsville (34 mi), Westlake (36 mi).
