Griggsville Landing Ghost Town
Pike County, Illinois39.6969, -90.6475
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 4.3 miGriggsville, IL
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 8.2 miDutton
Griggsville Landing is a ghost town in Pike County, Illinois.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
- Unknown
Star: Griggsville Landing. 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 4.3 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Springfield, IL, 54 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Dutton8.2 mi west
- Milton10 mi north
- White Oak Springs16 mi northwest
- New Philadelphia National Historic Site17 mi west
- Reading29 mi southwest
- LaMotte30 mi west
- Busch30 mi west
- Gurney35 mi northeast
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: Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area
PAD-US places this spot on Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife 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 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), 9.8 miles away. About 40.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Pike County, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.69690, -90.64750 |
| Also known as | Griggsville Landing, Illinois, Phillips Landing, Phillips Ferry, Phillipsburg, Phillipsburg, Illinois |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5608987 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Griggsville Landing ghost town?
In Pike County, Illinois, at 39.6969, -90.6475. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Griggsville, IL, about 4.3 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Springfield, IL, 54 miles away.
Can you visit Griggsville Landing?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife 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 Griggsville Landing?
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 Griggsville Landing?
Yes. Dutton (8.2 mi), Milton (10 mi), White Oak Springs (16 mi), New Philadelphia National Historic Site (17 mi).
