Dutton Ghost Town
Pike County, Illinois39.6744, -90.7997
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 4.5 miGriggsville, IL
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 750 ft230 m
Dutton is an abandoned town in Pike County, Illinois. It lies at about 750 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
- Unknown
Star: Dutton. 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 Griggsville, IL, about 4.5 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Springfield, IL, 62 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Griggsville Landing8.2 mi east
- New Philadelphia National Historic Site8.6 mi west
- Milton14 mi northeast
- White Oak Springs14 mi north
- LaMotte22 mi west
- Reading22 mi southwest
- Busch22 mi west
- Lamb32 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
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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Pittsfield #2. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Pittsfield #2 station (USC00116837), 3.8 miles away. About 40.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Pike County, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.67444, -90.79972 |
| Elevation | 750 ft (230 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q22033994 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Dutton ghost town?
In Pike County, Illinois, at 39.6744, -90.7997. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Griggsville, IL, about 4.5 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Springfield, IL, 62 miles away.
Can you visit Dutton?
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 Dutton?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Pittsfield #2. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Dutton?
Yes. Griggsville Landing (8.2 mi), New Philadelphia National Historic Site (8.6 mi), Milton (14 mi), White Oak Springs (14 mi).
