Mountain Mills Ghost Town
Colbert County, Alabama34.7042, -87.8931
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 11 miTuscumbia, AL
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 540 ft165 m
Mountain Mills is a former settlement in Colbert County, Alabama, listed among the ghost towns of Alabama. It lies at about 540 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
- Unknown
Star: Mountain Mills. 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 Tuscumbia, AL, about 11 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Decatur, AL, 52 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Holcut23 mi west
- Yale33 mi southwest
- Danville38 mi west
- Hardinville39 mi north
- Barnsville40 mi south
- Batts Nest41 mi southeast
- Booger Tree42 mi southeast
- Shady Grove46 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
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 June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Muscle Shoals Wtp. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Muscle Shoals Wtp station (USC00015751), 15 miles away. About 58.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Colbert County, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.70420, -87.89310 |
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Also known as | Mountain Mills, Alabama, Mountain Mills, AL |
| Sources | Wikidata Q18588942 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Mountain Mills ghost town?
In Colbert County, Alabama, at 34.7042, -87.8931. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tuscumbia, AL, about 11 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Decatur, AL, 52 miles away.
Can you visit Mountain Mills?
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 Mountain Mills?
Mild months here run February to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Muscle Shoals Wtp. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Mountain Mills?
Yes. Holcut (23 mi), Yale (33 mi), Danville (38 mi), Hardinville (39 mi).
