Joinerville Ghost Town
Rusk County, Texas32.1781, -94.9008
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 6.3 miHenderson, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 440 ft135 m
Joinerville is a former settlement in Rusk County, Texas, listed among the ghost towns of Texas. It lies at about 440 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Joinerville. 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 Henderson, TX, about 6.3 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Longview, TX, 25 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Henry's Chapel9.6 mi southwest
- Douglas15 mi northwest
- Danville16 mi north
- Lone Star17 mi southwest
- Browning18 mi northwest
- Starrville24 mi northwest
- Mineral Springs25 mi east
- Etna26 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 October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Henderson. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Henderson station (USC00414081), 6.1 miles away. About 50.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Rusk County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.17806, -94.90083 |
| Elevation | 440 ft (135 m) |
| Also known as | Joinerville, Texas, Joinerville, TX, Cyril, Miller |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6269046 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Joinerville ghost town?
In Rusk County, Texas, at 32.1781, -94.9008. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Henderson, TX, about 6.3 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Longview, TX, 25 miles away.
Can you visit Joinerville?
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 Joinerville?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Henderson. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Joinerville?
Yes. Henry's Chapel (9.6 mi), Douglas (15 mi), Danville (16 mi), Lone Star (17 mi).
