Knoxville Ghost Town
Crawford County, Georgia32.7244, -83.9978
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 14 miFort Valley, GA
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 450 ft138 m
Knoxville sits in Crawford County, Georgia. People call it a ghost town, though 65 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 450 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1823. The largest census count on record is 69 people in 2010.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Knoxville. 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 Fort Valley, GA, about 14 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Macon-Bibb County, GA, 19 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Gaillard5.6 mi south
- Socrates28 mi north
- Griswoldville31 mi east
- Westlake34 mi southeast
- Blountsville40 mi northeast
- Wynns Mill46 mi north
- Corinth47 mi south
- Eelbeck48 mi southwest
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 town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Crawford/Roberta Rec Complex. 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 Thomaston 4Se. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Thomaston 4Se station (USC00098661), 18 miles away. About 50.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Crawford County, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.72444, -83.99778 |
| Elevation | 450 ft (138 m) |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Census counts | 2010: 69 · 2020: 65 |
| Also known as | Knoxville, Georgia, Knoxville, GA |
| Sources | Wikidata Q2687736 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Knoxville ghost town?
In Crawford County, Georgia, at 32.7244, -83.9978. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Fort Valley, GA, about 14 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Macon-Bibb County, GA, 19 miles away.
Can you visit Knoxville?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Crawford/Roberta Rec Complex. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Knoxville?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Thomaston 4Se. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Knoxville?
Yes. Gaillard (5.6 mi), Socrates (28 mi), Griswoldville (31 mi), Westlake (34 mi).
