Lacon Ghost Town
Morgan County, Alabama34.3347, -86.9033
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 2.9 miFalkville, AL
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov10 of 12
- Elevation
- 600 ft182 m
Lacon is an abandoned town in Morgan County, Alabama. It lies at about 600 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Lacon. 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 Falkville, AL, about 2.9 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Decatur, AL, 17 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Valhermoso Springs17 mi northeast
- White City18 mi southeast
- Houston24 mi southwest
- Corinth28 mi southwest
- Booger Tree37 mi west
- Batts Nest42 mi west
- Little Nashville48 mi northeast
- Shady Grove59 mi north
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 February to November, judging by NOAA normals from Cullman 3 Ene. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Cullman 3 Ene station (USW00063867), 11 miles away. About 58.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Morgan County, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.33470, -86.90330 |
| Elevation | 600 ft (182 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q3709534 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Lacon ghost town?
In Morgan County, Alabama, at 34.3347, -86.9033. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Falkville, AL, about 2.9 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Decatur, AL, 17 miles away.
Can you visit Lacon?
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 Lacon?
Mild months here run February to November, judging by NOAA normals from Cullman 3 Ene. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Lacon?
Yes. Valhermoso Springs (17 mi), White City (18 mi), Houston (24 mi), Corinth (28 mi).
