Roanoke Ghost Town
Stewart County, Georgia32.0315, -85.0527
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Walter F. George Recreation Area · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 10 miEufaula, AL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 21 miJamestown
Roanoke is a former settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, listed among the ghost towns of Georgia.
On the map
- Other federal
- Military, DOE
- Private or unlisted
Star: Roanoke. 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 Eufaula, AL, about 10 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Columbus, GA, 35 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Jamestown21 mi northeast
- Oketeyeconne27 mi south
- Christopher28 mi northeast
- Eelbeck33 mi northeast
- Suspension33 mi west
- Wisdoms Store57 mi north
- Dewsville57 mi southeast
- Corinth60 mi east
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Other federal land: Walter F. George Recreation Area
PAD-US places this spot on Walter F. George Recreation Area, land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
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 Eufaula Wildlife Ref. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Eufaula Wildlife Ref station (USC00012730), 2.6 miles away. About 54.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Stewart County, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.03154, -85.05271 |
| Also known as | Roanoke, Georgia |
| Sources | Wikidata Q65041074 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Roanoke ghost town?
In Stewart County, Georgia, at 32.0315, -85.0527. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Eufaula, AL, about 10 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Columbus, GA, 35 miles away.
Can you visit Roanoke?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Walter F. George Recreation Area, land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Roanoke?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Eufaula Wildlife Ref. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Roanoke?
Yes. Jamestown (21 mi), Oketeyeconne (27 mi), Christopher (28 mi), Eelbeck (33 mi).
