Kaulton Ghost Town
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama33.1833, -87.5694
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 4.3 miTuscaloosa, AL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 160 ft48 m
Kaulton is a former settlement in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, listed among the ghost towns of Alabama. It lies at about 160 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Kaulton. 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 Tuscaloosa, AL, about 4.3 miles northeast in a straight line.
Ghost towns nearby
- Brownville18 mi northwest
- Cadle30 mi east
- Erie35 mi south
- Vienna38 mi west
- Arcola44 mi south
- Aigleville48 mi south
- Stanton50 mi southeast
- Binnsville51 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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Kaulton Park, Kaulton Field. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
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 Northport 2 S. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Northport 2 S station (USW00073801), 2.4 miles away. About 57.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Tuscaloosa County, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.18330, -87.56940 |
| Elevation | 160 ft (48 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q19462684 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Kaulton ghost town?
In Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at 33.1833, -87.5694. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tuscaloosa, AL, about 4.3 miles northeast in a straight line.
Can you visit Kaulton?
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Kaulton Park, Kaulton Field. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Kaulton?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Northport 2 S. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Kaulton?
Yes. Brownville (18 mi), Cadle (30 mi), Erie (35 mi), Vienna (38 mi).
